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Up for sale is an exceptional, completely authentic World War II U.S. Military personal effects and field gear grouping, sold together as a single master lot. This historically rich estate lot features rare, matching items centered around the field care, sanitation, medical aid, and identification of a U.S. Naval Reserve (USNR) serviceman. Perfect for an instant museum-quality display case or advanced militaria collection.
Complete Lot Inventory & Specifications:
• (2) U.S. Navy M.D. U.S.N. Foot Powder Tins (4 oz.): Scarce deep blue metal cans stamped "M.D. U.S.N." (Medical Department, United States Navy). Stamped Contract # N140s-9666A, officially dated August 31, 1942. Packed by Joubert Cie, Inc., Jersey City, N.J.
• U.S. Army Carlisle Model First-Aid Packet Tin: Original, sealed metal combat field dressing container in its classic matte olive-drab paint finish. Features crisp embossed instructions on the front cap: "First Aid Packet, U.S. Gov't - Carlisle Model - To Open: Pull Tape".
• Wallace & Tiernan Water Chlor/Dechlor Units Box (WITH RARE INNER VIALS): Canteen-size cardboard container manufactured in Belleville, N.J. Includes its highly elusive original contents: two intact vintage sets of glass treatment ampoules secured in their factory blue composite holders. Finding these interior components unbroken is a true scarcity.
• U.S. Navy Aircrew Emergency Distress Marker Light: Vintage waterproof survival beacon torch with a stamped "U.S.N." metal cylinder body and original thick amber dome lens. Issued to Navy pilots, aircrews, and paratroopers for life vest attachment.
• Identified USNR Identification Dog Tags Set: Officially stamped to "Rex Ellsworth Digby" with service number 622-63-81 and USNR-O markings. Suspended on its original matching ball-bead chains.
• The Bead Chain Mfg. Co. Envelope (1944): Original wartime kraft paper packaging from Bridgeport, Connecticut, featuring fully illustrated directions detailing how to couple the dog tag necklace.
• Insecticide Powder Tin (2 oz.): Standard-issue shaker tin for body-crawling insects, manufactured and packed by McConnon and Company, Winona, Minnesota.
Condition Report:
All items in this grouping are in original, untouched vintage condition, showing honest wartime age and storage wear.
There are minor paint scuffs, light surface rust on the steel edges/lids, and natural browning on the paper materials as shown in the photographs.
The lithograph printing on the tins and text on the paper envelopes remains exceptionally crisp and highly legible. The water purification ampoules are remarkably well-preserved with no broken glass.
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