Dutch Bronze Field Gun - London, England, UK - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Along with several other pieces of artillery, this gun lines the exterior of the Waterloo Barracks. There are a few identical guns next to this one.

The plaque reads:
"Dutch Bronze 6 pdr. Field Gun
Cast by L.E. Maritz at the Hague,
then under French control, in
1813, for Napoleon I whose monogram
is on the barrel. The gun bears the
name 'L 'Etonnant'. It stands on a
later carriage of contemporary
Gribeauval design. Part of a battery
captured from Napoleon at the
Battle of Waterloo in 1815 by the
Duke of Wellington."

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What type of artillery is this?: Dutch Bronze 6 pdr. Field Gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: French Army Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1815 Cost?: 20.00 (listed in local currency) Date artillery was in use: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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