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alanint

05-26-2017 07:07 AM

Carry Chest?

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Folks,

This chest was presented for identification on a military forum I belong to.

I was struck by the similarity to Luger Unit Markings.

Could this chest have once held pistols 186 through 195, or some other type of numbered unit property?

Norme

05-26-2017 08:40 AM

Hi Doug,
I'm pretty sure it's an early ditty box, a container for storing a sailor's personal possessions (tobacco, photos of loved ones, etc.) on shipboard.
Regards, Norm

alanint

05-26-2017 09:23 AM

Interesting.

Any clue to the cryptic markings, which seem military?

Norme

05-26-2017 10:17 AM

Possibly 2nd Matrosen followed by an I.D. number? These ditty boxes were the sailor's personal property and they were free to decorate them as they wished.
Norm

hayhugh

05-26-2017 12:43 PM

What does it look like inside????????? Might be a clue there....

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