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'''|6''' Although introduced in 1921, it seems to have been applied vigorously from 1922. Date code on 1921 pipes is currently unknown. | '''|6''' Although introduced in 1921, it seems to have been applied vigorously from 1922. Date code on 1921 pipes is currently unknown. | ||
'''|7''' On army mount bands it's stamped DUNHILL'S SHELL BRIAR (without quotation marks | '''|7''' On army mount bands it's stamped DUNHILL'S SHELL BRIAR (without quotation marks) even on pipes intended for export. Usually, this stamp is used with quotation marks and without MADE IN ENGLAND, except in this situation. | ||
'''|8''' In 1921 the Royal Warrant was received by Prince of Wales and his Royal Crest was used up to 1936. In 1938 the Royal Warrant was received from the new King George VI and his Royal Crest was used up to 1953 when the King passed away. Dunhill continued to display the warrant without the monarch reference. The label was again revised and the monarch reference was added as "To The Late King George VI" (this form continued in use through the early '60s). After that, it was changed for the last time to the Royal Crest of Her Majesty the Queen. | '''|8''' In 1921 the Royal Warrant was received by Prince of Wales and his Royal Crest was used up to 1936. In 1938 the Royal Warrant was received from the new King George VI and his Royal Crest was used up to 1953 when the King passed away. Dunhill continued to display the warrant without the monarch reference. The label was again revised and the monarch reference was added as "To The Late King George VI" (this form continued in use through the early '60s). After that, it was changed for the last time to the Royal Crest of Her Majesty the Queen. | ||