Army Navy?? **update* WWI razor kit
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MKW
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Looks like a cigarette case. Just a guess.
Soil Surgeon
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Congrats on a very unique item , I've never seen one of those posted before .
Skippy SH13
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Cigarette case, I agree... unsure the origination.
Foragist
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Ooooh, nice one! What all of that means is a mystery, but it's full of clues.
Any older US military people might know some of the insignia better than me and my Googling, but this is my 2 cents:
The eagle looks just like the insignia for the rank of Colonel in the US Army or Army AirForce...except the olive branches and arrows are replaced with a banner, where we wish a name was engraved.
The fouled anchor I always thought represented the US Navy, but I guess it can be more specific than that. Yours has the added crossed flag and spear(I think). No clue or Googly results for that.
The symbol on the left is interesting. I know the castle represents the Army Corps of Engineering. The crossed cannon, sword and rifle are parts of a similar Master Gunner insignia, but that also has a missile. Your cig case's insignia all tell a story of rank and experience, and it is quite elaborate and well made.
Either Colonel what's-his-name lost this meaningful personal item before he got it engraved, or it's just a bunch of military symbols used to decorate a carnival prize.
Any older US military people might know some of the insignia better than me and my Googling, but this is my 2 cents:
The eagle looks just like the insignia for the rank of Colonel in the US Army or Army AirForce...except the olive branches and arrows are replaced with a banner, where we wish a name was engraved.
The fouled anchor I always thought represented the US Navy, but I guess it can be more specific than that. Yours has the added crossed flag and spear(I think). No clue or Googly results for that.
The symbol on the left is interesting. I know the castle represents the Army Corps of Engineering. The crossed cannon, sword and rifle are parts of a similar Master Gunner insignia, but that also has a missile. Your cig case's insignia all tell a story of rank and experience, and it is quite elaborate and well made.
Either Colonel what's-his-name lost this meaningful personal item before he got it engraved, or it's just a bunch of military symbols used to decorate a carnival prize.
Dsm_mechva
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Thanks everyone!
Maybe these were sold at the PX for Army & Navy???
Maybe these were sold at the PX for Army & Navy???
PrussianBleu
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That seems pretty likely, especially given the nature of the case that it includes the insignia of basically all the armed forces. Sweet save!
Dsm_mechva
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Estima8tor
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Very cool and unique relic. I would love to find one....
Awesome, thanks!
Thank you for the link!
Skippy SH13
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awesome id!! Wtg!
Gimmie The Loot
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Pretty nice find and history lesson. I'm glad I don't have to shave with that thing though.
I've found an old safety razor similar to the one in the picture. I wonder if it is similar age period.
I've found an old safety razor similar to the one in the picture. I wonder if it is similar age period.
