Fund accumulated to finance a military engagement (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

war chest

(Other definitions for war chest that I've seen before include "hypothecated funds" , "ready for fighting?" , "Funds for a campaign" , "funds for action?" , "Fighting fund" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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