British World War 1 Era Demijohns, a Pair

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A pair of World War 1 era British brown glass armorial demijohns. Decorated in front with the Royal Coat of … Read more A pair of World War 1 era British brown glass armorial demijohns. Decorated in front with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, featuring a crowned lion on the left and a chained unicorn on the right. The central shield is divided into four quadrants, representing England (three lions), Scotland (rampant lion), and Ireland (harp), surrounded by a garter inscribed with the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (Shame on he who thinks evil). Below, is a ribbon featuring the motto "Dieu et mon droit" (God and my right). The glass is marked SRD underneath for “Supply Reserve Depot”. Dimensions per demijohn. See less