William Whitley's Rifle Strap

Origin
William Whitley (1749 - 1813) was an American pioneer and a key player as lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812. His most well known battle was his last one in the Battle of the Thames. On October 5th, 1813, he led the "Forlorn Hope" charge against Tecumseh's forces. During the charge both he and his horse, Emperor, were witnessed to take several hits but still pressed on. Even though Whitley died the horse survived even though it had one eye and two teeth shot out during the charge.

Effects
Possessor is able to survive a lot of battle wounds without feeling the pain. All wounds will appear at once when the artifact is removed

Collection
The horse, powder horn, strap and rifle were returned to his wife in Kentucky. Then it was on display at the William Whitley House State Historic Site. When moving the rifle, with strap, the caretaker tripped over a knocked over divider and broke his left hand. The complaint didn't come in until after the rifle and strap was put back on display and the man walked away. Thirty feet away his left arm just snapped.