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	The military chest, used first for military campaigns, continued to develop during the 19th C with the expansion of the colonies.&nbsp; It was designed for travelling by ship and is therefore&nbsp; in two parts with removable feet, re-enforced brass corners and sunken brass handles to facilitate travelling and storing.&nbsp; The military chest is usually in mahogany or teak with some Anglo-Indian chests in camphor wood.</p>