Quote Originally Posted by artificer View Post
I figured it was pretty closely watched, but you never know. It really is a beauty.

I'm a unfamiliar with British army uniforms of the period, and a web search turned up nothing... Was it suspended from the belt by the top 'clip'?

Also, does anyone know that the actual 'purse' part of the bag would have been?

You're right, Downunder Kilt, it would look splendid in brass.
I'm pretty sure that is a ladies purse frame. Not a military sporran cantle.