The Royal Armouries story spans over 700 years of history, with roots tracing back to the early 14th century at the Tower of London.
Today, as a national museum, it houses the United Kingdom’s collection of arms and armour. With more than 75,000 objects from across the globe, from Bronze Age weapons to cutting-edge contemporary arms, it is one of the most significant collections of its kind anywhere in the world.
Within the Royal Armouries remarkable firearms collection sits the first Bren gun ever made, produced at RSAF Enfield in September 1937. It was ceremonially first fired on 3rd September, exactly 2 years before the outbreak of war.
The iconic BREN light machine Gun (LMG) was known for its accuracy, reliability and versatility amongst British and Commonwealth forces and quickly earned a reputation as one of the best machine guns of the Second World War.
At least 9 Victoria Crosses were awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers for acts of bravery that involved the use of a BREN LMG.
Its name comes from Brno, the Czech city where the original design was made, and Enfield, site of the Royal Small Arms Factory where it was produced.
In British Army tactical doctrine, the BREN was the weapon system the standard 10 man infantry section was based around. The weapon played a vital role on the battlefield giving the section an effective means of suppressing the enemy and winning the firefight in both assault and defence.
As a weapon system, it was so popular and effective that it was still in service during the Falklands War and wasn’t declared obsolete by the MOD until 1991. It served for an incredible 54 years.
A great field watch should do nothing more than tell the time, with perfect clarity whilst being entirely fit for purpose.
Originally designed for soldiers in WWII to replace the cumbersome pocket watch. They were small, clear, tough, and incredibly dependable.
In 1942, a stretch of coastline on Poole Harbour was chosen for a top-secret wartime operation.
Arne, now a peaceful nature reserve, was transformed into 'Decoy Heath' designed to look like a military target. Fires were lit, tar barrels ignited, so from the air it looked like a munitions factory under attack.
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£50 of each watch sale will be donated to Royal Armouries.
This limited edition is based on our best selling Arne Field Watch The cost is £395 on a rubber strap with £50 from each order to be donated to The Royal Armouries.
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