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| 1 | 1984.6.0050 | Medal | U.S. |
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| 2 | 1984.6.0053 | Cufflink | Army Educational Corps. A. E. F. |
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| 3 | 00.70.0051b | leather trim | b. Leather trim from dress sword |
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| 4 | 00.70.0103a | Shell, artillery | Two parts. a. Shell. |
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| 5 | 1995.14.0025 | Insignia, military | Army insignia bears the letters U. S. Two gold posts on back with two brass snap-on clasps. |
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| 6 | 1992.29.1.0001 | Belt, ammunition | Has two pouches and in one pouch there is a water bottle. Color: KH |
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| 7 | 1995.14.0026 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army captain's bars. Two silver rectangular bars approximately 1" in length; both bars are connected with small silver bars running across the middle. Pin back used to put insignia on hat or clothing. Color: SL |
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| 8 | 1995.14.0027 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army captain's bars. Two silver rectangular bars approximately 1" in length; both bars are connected with small silver bars running across the middle. Pin back used to put insignia on hat or clothing. |
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| 9 | 1992.29.1.0003 | Lid | Goes with water bottle, 92.29.1.002. |
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| 10 | 1995.14.0028 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army 1st lieutenant bar. Rectangular, smooth in middle. Beveled on all sides. Pin closure on back. Color: GD |
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| 11 | 1992.29.1.0004 | Pouch, shot | Clipped onto the pistol belt and the same color, but the pouch is smaller than the pouches connected to the pistol belt. |
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| 12 | 1995.14.0029 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army 2nd lieutenant bar. Rectangular, smooth in middle with sides beveled all around. Pin closure on back. |
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| 13 | 1989.43.0819 | Buckle | Has a picture of the "U.S.S. Maine" which was destroyed on Feb. 15, 1898. |
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| 14 | 1992.29.1.0005 | Pouch, shot | Pouch attached to utility belt. |
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| 15 | 1995.14.0030 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army 2nd lieutenant bar. Rectangular; smooth in middle with sides beveled all around. Pin closure. |
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| 16 | 1995.14.0031 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army 2nd lieutenant bar. Rectangular; smooth in the middle and beveled on all sides. Pin closure. |
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| 17 | 1995.14.0032 | Insignia, military | U. S. Army. Has 1/2' letters, "U.S.". Two gold posts on back withtwo brass snap-on clasps. |
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| 18 | 00.34.1.5.0019a | Kit, mess | Two parts. a .Frying pan; deep dish aluminum style; riveted hinged metal handle; handle stamped, "U.S., L. F. & C., 1942" |
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| 19 | 1995.14.0033 | Insignia, military | U. S.military. Bears 1/2" letters "U.S.". Two gold posts on back with two brass snap-on clasps. |
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| 20 | 00.34.1.5.0020 | Kit, mess | German Army World War II standard issue; aluminum base pot; looped wire handle; tapered neck; rolled top edge; chipped dark green painted finish; side stamped, "HRE-40". Aluminum lid-pan, fits on top of pot; hinged metal handle; green painted finish; metal loops on top & bottom for carrying strap, strap missing; base stamped, "MKL-41" (1941).a. Mess kit pot. b. Mess kit lid-pan. |
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| 21 | 1995.14.0034 | Insignia, military | U. S Army. Bears 1/2' letters "U.S.".Two gold posts on back withtwo brass snap-on clasps. |
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| 22 | 1992.29.3.0002 | Mask, gas | Gas mask. Khaki green with the name "Khalid" in yellow on the side. |
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| 23 | 00.31.11.4.101 | Stereographic Library Box | "World War through the Stereoscope" and "Tour of the World". Storage box for 100 stereographs made to look like two books. Slanted lid attached and lifts up from the back. |
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| 24 | 00.31.11.4.57 | Stereograph | "An Enthusiastic Contingent of Women Marchers, Preparedness Parade, Washington D. C., June 14, 1916." is printed in the lower right corner. Two photos are mounted on gray cardboard with the number "157" at the top of the front side. The photos are nearly identical with hundreds of women with white dresses and hats marching toward the camera while many men and women look on from the side of thes tret. There are giant deciduous trees on each side of the street. There is a giant review stand on the right of the street with large American flags hanging everywhere. Color: BK,WH, GY |
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| 25 | 00.34.1.2.1 | Boot | U. S. Army World War II combat issue; 3/4 high shoes; dark brown leather uppers; capped toe; black soles & heels; brown cloth shoelaces; type of boot worn with canvas leggings (00.34.1.2.017); Size 8. a. Left shoe; b. Right shoe. Color: BR |
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| 26 | 00.34.1.2.10 | Shirt | U. S. Army enlisted man's World War I issue; khaki wool material; long sleeves, reinforcing patches at elbow; two (2) button flap breast pockets; button neck closure. Size medium. Color: KH |
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| 27 | 00.34.1.2.11 | Hat | YMCA Overseas service issue, World War I high peaked style. Olive green whipcord wool with brown visor and chin strap; black metal side buttons, and black metal eagle insignia on front peak; brown leather interior headband; khaki cotton lining; lining stamped, "Y.M.C.A. OVERSEAS HEADQUARTERS 347 Madison Ave., New York". |
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| 28 | 00.34.1.2.13 | Buckle | Confederate States of America Civil War Issue (1861-1865); rectangular copper plate; embossed, "C.S.A. " (Confederate States of America); 1/8" raised border on face; three prong back for attachment to leather belt; slightly curved |
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| 29 | 00.34.1.2.14 | Hat | YMCA. World War I overseas service issue; full brim, dome style hat; heavy olive green wool felt material; knitted exterior hat band; braided black cap cord with decorative end knots; brown leather chin strap; metal air vents above; interior brown leather headband; interior leather band stamped with double gold eagle logo, "KNOX NEW YORK", "Y.M.C.A.". Color: GR,BK,BR |
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| 30 | 00.34.1.2.17 | Leggings | U. S. Army, World War II. a. Left legging; b. Right legging. |
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| 31 | 00.34.1.2.18 | Belt | U. S. Army issue of Spanish American War, 1898. Buckle serial no 695. a. Buckle. b. Leather belt. |
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| 32 | 00.34.1.2.19 | Helmet | German World War I. Infantry helmet. Gray green, painted finish with side bolts. White leather liner, no chinstrap. Stamped on inside "B1 777, d5166". Padding fitted into pockets surround headline of helmet. |
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| 33 | 00.34.1.2.20 | Helmet | German World War I, 1914-1918. Green painted metal, side bolts; black leather liner, no chinstrap; serial number stamped on interior "P.L. 88, & N. J. 62". |
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| 34 | 00.34.1.2.2 | Boot | U. S. Army, World War II combat issue; 3/4 high shoes; dark brown leather uppers; capped toe; black rubber soles & heels; brown cloth shoelaces; type of boot worn with canvas leggings (00.34.1.2.017); Size 8. a. Left. b. Right. |
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| 35 | 00.34.1.2.21 | Helmet | German World War I, 1914-1918. Camouflaged painted metal (handpainted), with side bolts. No chinstrap, liner in poor condition; serial number stamped on interior "RW 76" & "ET64". |
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| 36 | 00.34.1.2.22 | Raincover | For WW II US Army officer's service cap. |
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| 37 | 00.34.1.2.23 | Cap, garrison | U. S. Army fatigue. Early World War II (1940-1943) general issue; olive green herringbone cotton twill material; metal air vents at top sides; interior band stamped, "B - 6022"; hat is faded & badly stained on exterior. Size 7 1/4. Color: GR Enlisted men's fatifus cap, U.S. army WWII. Worn by Eugene C. Bovee. As medical corpsman and officer candidate, 1942-43 |
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| 38 | 00.34.1.2.24 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army officer's World War II issue; black & gold braided piping on top edge; interior leather headband; khaki-tan satin lining; no markings or labels. |
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| 39 | 00.34.1.2.25 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army officer's World War II issue; black & yellow braided piping on top edge; interior brown leather headband; gold satin lining; interior label, "7 1/8, Govt. Standard, 100% Pure Wool". |
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| 40 | 00.34.1.2.26 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army Officer's World War II issue; black & gold braided piping on top edge; interior brown leather headband; khaki cloth lining; interior stamped, "MEDIUM". Color: KH,BK,BR,GD Summer Uniform, in the Us.S. and Europe. 1943-45 |
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| 41 | 00.34.1.2.27 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army officer's World War II issue; black & gold braided piping on top edge; interior leather headband; khaki-tan satin lining; leather headband stamped, "J. COLLETT LTD., 7 1/8, 1943". |
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| 42 | 00.34.1.2.28 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army officer's World War II dress issue; dark olive green wool material; black & gold braided piping on top edge (denotes officer's standing)' interior leather headband; khaki-tan satin lining; leather headband stamped, "J. COLLET LTD. 7 1/8, 1943". Medium. |
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| 43 | 00.34.1.2.29 | Cap, Garrison | U. S. Army officer's World War II field issue; maroon & gold braided piping on top edge; interior green cloth headband; no lining; interior headband stamped, "4-27 2, 6022, Eugene C. Bovee 2", Size Medium. |
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| 44 | 00.34.1.2.30 | Cap, Garrison | YMCA overseas service of World War I (performed work similar to U. S. O.). Olive green wool material; "Y.M.C.A. OVERSEAS HEADQUARTERS, 347 Madison Ave., New York"; Color: GR |
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| 45 | 00.34.1.2.31 | Puttee | Wrap-around straps and metal belt hooks. Stitching binds different parts together as well as a bottom flap. (a) and (b). |
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| 46 | 00.34.1.2.32 | Puttee | U. S. Army officer's World War I issue; heavy (1/4" thick) brown leather; wrap-around style; leather straps at top & bottom; brass buckles & fittings; tapered at ankles. a. and b. |
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| 47 | 00.34.1.2.33 | Hat | Cap, Spanish Army issue of the Spanish American War period. Brass side buttons embossed with crown & coat of arms design, lettered, "OP"; brown leather interior headband; white linen lining; lining stamped, "Manifattura Englese". |
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| 48 | 00.34.1.2.34 | Button, military | Civil War battlefield relics. Label has "No. 24-12" on it. a. Belt buckle; rusty and bent. b.Letter "E". c. Metal (copper?) coat button with embossed eagle design, d. Ordinary dark button with 4 holes in traditional square pattern. |
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| 49 | 00.34.1.2.35 | Hat | U. S. Army combat issue of the Spanish-American War era; campaign style; light brown felt; broad full brim; exterior tan hat ribbon; perforated vents on mid-sides; interior brown leather headband; some moth damage to brim & top; white & gray colored painting of Moro rock on left side of hat, decoration. |
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| 50 | 00.34.1.2.4 | Bag, duffle | U. S. Army early World War II issue (1940-1942); heavy blue denim material, white stitching; drawstring top, white rope & brass grommets; side stamped, "Eugene C. Bovee 37126022, B"; bag is soiled and torn in a few places. Color: BL |
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| 51 | 00.34.1.2.5 | Hat | U. S. Army Officer's high peaked style World War II dress issue; olive green wool material; green knit exterior hat band; brown leather bill and chin strap; brass side buttons, eagle design; interior brown leather headband stamped; brown satin lining, brown plastic cover; exterior badly mothed. Size 7 1/8. |
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| 52 | 00.34.1.3.1 | Cloth fragment | Fragment of Confederate flag, white portion now yellowed, and smaller fragment of red tacked on to the white. Captured by black troops at Belle Island which was a prison for Union soldiers. April 3, 1865, Major W.C. Bryant. Color: RD,WH |
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| 53 | 00.34.1.4.0004b | Patch, military | U. S. Army World War II issue; embroidered cotton thread, oval shape; olive green edging, central blue field, large red & yellow lightning bolt flanked by yellow chains, central five pointed blue star at top; a, b and c, Similar to a. and b., but early war issue; felt backing, smaller size, hand embroidered.; d. Lapel insignia. |
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| 54 | 00.34.1.4.0005 | Insignia, military | World War II. Letters U S. a. - c. |
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| 55 | 00.34.1.4.0007 | Insignia, military | With national emblem, "E Pluribus Unum". Officer hat badge |
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| 56 | 00.34.1.4.0009 | Insignia | For shoulders, a and b. |
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| 57 | 00.34.1.4.0010 | Insignia | For shoulders. a and b. |
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| 58 | 00.34.1.4.0011 | Insignia | For shoulders. a and b. |
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| 59 | 00.34.1.4.0012 | Insignia | For shoulders. a and b. |
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| 60 | 00.34.1.4.0014 | Insignia | For shoulders. a and b. |
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| 61 | 00.34.1.4.0015 | Insignia | For shoulder. a. |
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| 62 | 00.34.1.4.0016 | Insignia, military | World War II. a. and b. |
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| 63 | 00.34.1.4.0017 | Insignia | For shoulder. b. |
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| 64 | 00.34.1.4.0018 | Insignia | For shoulders. a; lieutenant. 2 pins. |
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| 65 | 00.34.1.4.1 | Insignia | Pair of Civil War officers shoulder boards. Rank: Captain. |
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| 66 | 00.34.1.4.2 | Insignia | Pair of Civil War officers shoulder boards. Rank: Infantry |
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| 67 | 00.34.1.4.3A | Patch, military | U. S. Army World War II issue; embroidered cotton thread; red edging, white scalloped center, center five pointed blue star. |
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| 68 | 00.34.1.4.3B | Patch, military | U. S. Army World War II issue; embroidered cotton thread; red edging, white scalloped center, center five pointed blue star. |
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| 69 | 00.34.1.4.4A | Patch | U. S. Army World War II issue; embroidered cotton thread, oval shape; olive green edging, central blue field, large red & yellow lightning bolt flanked by yellow chains, central five pointed blue star at top; a, b and c, Similar to a. and b., but early war issue; felt backing, smaller size, hand embroidered.; d. Lapel insignia. |
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| 70 | 00.34.1.5.1 | Canteen | Ribbed metal body; metal loop on sides & bottom to secure carrying strap; gray-green paint; neck & stopper missing from top opening; frayed rope on side loop; no markings or stamps. |
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| 71 | 00.34.1.5.10 | Key | Iron jail key, large double finger loop; notched end piece. |
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| 72 | 00.34.1.5.11 | Pouch, cap | Double flap style; two belt loops on back, one torn; brass button on bottom, leather strap missing; sides, front & back of pouch stamped, "*"; pouch originally from Honolulu. Missing interior cushioning for caps. |
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| 73 | 00.34.1.5.13 | Case | Rusty metal container 5"x 4". Picked up at the Crater Battlefield on September 19, 1883. Major W.C. Bryant. |
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| 74 | 00.34.1.5.14 | Canteen | Tin body, 3/4" pewter neck; metal lined cork stopper, linked metal chain; tin strap loops on sides & bottom; gray-brown wool cover, sewn closed at neck; white cotton shoulder strap. |
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| 75 | 00.34.1.5.15 | Scabbard, bayonet | Brass ball on end. Lower portion of a combination brass-leather bayonet scabbard. |
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| 76 | 00.34.1.5.16 | Percussion Cap | Collection of 201 percussion caps made of brass, originally stored in shot pouch, now mounted in foam. Each cap is small and cylindrical and closed on one side, the open sides have four tabs forming a lip around the opening (with the exception of one which has six tabs), the size and shape of the tabs varries from cap to cap. Some of the caps are bent or crumpled, most have some level of discoloration/corosion. |
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| 77 | 00.34.1.5.16A | Pouch | Civil War shot pouch. Full exterior front flap; brass bottom knob, leather strap closure; rear leather belt loops; interior top flap, cushion fiber material attached; interior compartment to contain rifle & musket caps. Interior flap stamped, "W. C., St. Louis Mo. Sickle's Mfg. Co." Shot Pouch. |
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| 78 | 00.34.1.5.17 | Belt, accessory | a. Pistol belt; green cotton web material; black painted metal fittings; fully adjustable; brass grommets for attaching equipment; face stamped, "U. S."; rear stamped, "S. F. Co., 1943"; b. Clip pouch, would hold two (2) M-1 carbine ammunition clips (30 rounds); green web cotton pouch, double compartments; flap cover, snap fastener; c. canvas canteen holder; d. aluminum canteen; e. aluminum cup. |
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| 79 | 00.34.1.5.18a | Canteen | Two parts. a. Canteen, aluminum construction; chained aluminum screw cap; pint size back stamped "U.S., ACA 1918, 6". b. Cup, issued with canteen; aluminum construction; rolled rim; hinged folding handle, sliding clip, base stamped, "U.S., L. F. & C Co., 1918:, c. Mess kit, U. S. Army World War I issue; metal shallow frying pan, hinged metal handle; handle stamped, U.S., R.I.A. Rock Island Arsenal)". d. Mess kit plate or lid, snaps on pan; shallow metal plate; D-ring on back. e. Canteen cover, U. S. Army World War I issue); cavalry style with loops for shoulder strap instead of belt hooks; heavy tan cotton canvas web material; felt interior; double snap fasteners at top; web loops on sides & bottom; front stamped, "U. S."; interior top flap stamped, "1917". Used with canteen & cup. f. haversack or kit bag, U. S. Army World War I issue; khaki cotton canvas material; large front flap opening; brass buckle & strap fastener, brass d-rings on back; flap stamped, "U.S."; three interior comparments; interior flap stamped, "H. L. E., HOSP.". |
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| 80 | 00.34.1.5.18b | Canteen cover | Canteen cover, U. S. Army World War I issue); cavalry style with loops for shoulder strap instead of belt hooks; heavy tan cotton canvas web material; felt interior; double snap fasteners at top; web loops on sides & bottom; front stamped, "U. S."; interior top flap stamped, "1917". Used with canteen & cup. |
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| 81 | 00.34.1.5.19b | Kit, mess | b. Plate, fits on top of frying pan; aluminum; divided double sections; triangular ring on back; no markings or stampings. |
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| 82 | 00.34.1.5.19c | Kit, mess | c. Knife, fits inside mess kit; tapered sheet metal blade; black plastic handle, hole in end; handle stamped, "U.S., L.F.& Four parts. c., 1941" |
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| 83 | 00.34.1.5.19d | Kit, mess | d. Fork, fits inside mess kit; aluminum; broad handle, hole in end; handle stamped, "U.S." |
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| 84 | 00.34.1.5.19e | Kit, mess | e. Spoon, fits inside mess kit; aluminum; large deep bowl; broad handle, hole in end; handle stamped, "U.S.". Handle locks kit together. |
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| 85 | 00.34.1.5.2 | Canteen | Smooth tin body; only one side loop remains; bare metal; large hole at top possibly from a bullet; badly dented; no markings or stamps. Top portion of canteen missing. |
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| 86 | 00.34.1.5.21 | Canteen | German Army World War I standard issue; metal body, tear drop shape; collared neck; cork stopper, metal top; brown leather strap hanger, metal snap hook; khaki canvas web cover. |
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| 87 | 00.34.1.5.22 | Tube | As used aboard a German World War I submarine; black rubber mouth-piece; white canvas covered ribbed rubber tubing; black painted metal fittings on end, for attachment to main air pipe; detachable threaded metal flange on end. |
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| 88 | 00.34.1.5.23A | Soap | Saltwater type. U. S. Army World War II issue. Stamped "New York". a. Rectangular. |
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| 89 | 00.34.1.5.23B | Soap | Saltwater type. U. S. Army World War II issue. Stamped "New York". Oval soap |
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| 90 | 00.34.1.5.24 | Tag | Aluminum dog tag for Eugene O Bovee from Greene Iowa. |
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| 91 | 00.34.1.5.25 | Ointment | U. S. Army World War II issue Lewsite eye ointment; yellow painted foil tube, crimped end; tube stamped, "EYE OINTMENT, BAL. for LEWSITE in eyes, BREAK OFF TIP", "APPLY CONTENTS TO LID, RUB IN"; sealed tube. |
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| 92 | 00.34.1.5.26 | Canteen | Not military issue but of the World War I era; metal body, nickel plated finish; threaded neck, black plastic screw stopper; stamped "The 1914 (trade mark) Gillette Junior Metal Patents Pending". a. Canteen, 1914 Gillette Junior. b. Stopper. black plastic; threaded. All items attached. |
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| 93 | 00.34.1.5.27 | Bugle | World War I issue. a. Bugle; black and green. b. Leather strap. c. Mouthpiece. |
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| 94 | 00.34.1.5.4 | Cup, canteen | Tin construction, grey-green finish; rolled edge; soldered seams; brown leather strap & brass button; excellent condition except for ripped end of leather strap. Oval shape. Color: GY-GR |
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| 95 | 00.34.1.5.5 | Drumstick | Tapered walnut sticks, tipped ends; brass hanger, twin tubular holders mounted on brass plate, tri-hook mount on reverse. a. Brass hanger. b. and c. Drum stick. |
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| 96 | 00.34.1.5.6 | Box, cartridge | Full exterior front flap; rear belt loops; interior flap pouch, with strap; large interior compartment, divided tin cartridge trays capable of holding forty (40) bullets. |
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| 97 | 00.34.1.5.7 | Pouch, shot | Full exterior front flap; metal knob on bottom for securing flap, strap broken; rear leather belt loops; interior flap, cushion fiber material attached; interior compartment to contain rifle or musket caps. Leather is quite worn. |
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| 98 | 00.34.1.5.8 | Nail | Cast iron rosehead square-cut nail from the the timberclad Union gunship, USS Conestoga. The river gunboat was acquired by the US Navy in 1861 and used by the Western Gunboat Flotilla. It served until March 8, 1864 when it was sunk in a collision with USS General Price. |
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| 99 | 00.34.1.5.9 | Nail | Cast iron rosehead square-cut nail from the the timberclad Union gunship, USS Conestoga. The river gunboat was acquired by the US Navy in 1861 and used by the Western Gunboat Flotilla. It served until March 8, 1864 when it was sunk in a collision with USS General Price. |
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| 100 | 00.34.1.6.10 | Metal fragment | Bombshell fragment. Illegible label attached. |
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