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  2. Worshipful Company of Gunmakers - Wikipedia

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    The major three activities of the Proof House are: proof, safety and de-activation. Proof is the process of testing the safety of a gun barrel. It is still done as it has been since the company was established in 1637: by test-firing the gun with an over-pressure charge of powder. If the gun survives undamaged, it will be safe to shoot.

  3. Proofing (armour) - Wikipedia

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    In the early Middle Ages, armour would be classified by the blows it could withstand, being certified as proof against swords, axes, and arrows. As firearms emerged as battlefield weapons, armour would be tested against them, as well, from which came the modern term "bulletproof". [citation needed]

  4. Forensic footwear evidence - Wikipedia

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    The insole will show a virtual image of the bare foot print of the wearers foot. This can be compared to the actual barefoot print of the shoe owner to gain a match. A 3d optical surface scan can then be used to build up a model of the foot itself. Useful in forensic evidence casting and identification. H Farmer BSc Hons Fs 2018

  5. James Hollowell - Wikipedia

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    Private James Hollowell, one of the party, behaved, throughout the day, in the most admirable manner; he directed, encouraged, and led the others, exposing himself fearlessly, and by his talent in persuading and cheering, prevailed on nine dispirited men to make a successful defence, in a burning house, with the enemy, firing through four windows.

  6. Proof test - Wikipedia

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    In many jurisdictions a proof test and valid proof mark are required for the sale of firearms. A "proof round" is an ammunition assembly designed to be used in proof testing; this can use a fixed cartridge , a semi-fixed cartridge, or separately loaded projectile, charge and primer.

  7. Ear print analysis - Wikipedia

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    Human ear (sketch) Ear print analysis is used as a means of forensic identification intended as an identification tool similar to fingerprinting.An ear print is a two-dimensional reproduction of the parts of the outer ear that have touched a specific surface (most commonly the helix, antihelix, tragus and antitragus). [1]

  8. Digital watermarking - Wikipedia

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    Watermarks are identification marks produced during the paper-making process. The first watermarks appeared in Italy during the 13th century, but their use rapidly spread across Europe. They were used as a means to identify the paper maker or the trade guild that manufactured the paper. The marks often were created by a wire sewn onto the paper ...

  9. Proof coinage - Wikipedia

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    The oldest proof coin was made in 1662 Costa Rica 1897 20 colónes (proof) from the first year of issue for coinage. Decorative packaging for proof set: Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Royal Mint Proof coinage refers to special early samples of a coin issue, historically made for checking the dies (as in demonstrating that something is true) and ...