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UnusualOriginal WWI HEAVY LEATHER GERMAN BOX, Battlefield Pickup, Used as Map Holder byNamed Canadian Artillery Officer
DESCRIPTION:Scans show it all....ORIGINAL German heavy leather German box, used to carry and hold his maps during fighting & combat, and to hold his maps when he brought them home!!!
THIS WAS USED!!! IF YOU WANT SOMETHING THAT WAS "THERE" AND USED DAY TO DAY DURING WWI, THIS IS IT!!! It held all his maps during field operations and constant use. Shows regular use, so in only fair condition.
Best part is that I havethename of the Canadian Artillery officer who owned and used this and brought it home along with a couple of his original maps, photos, barrage tables, and other souvenirs. Alsohand written story abouthowhe wasthelast person to seehiscommander alive at Passchendaele (shown, and THE ORIGINAL, WRITTEN BY HIM, will be included with this). Ownerwas an artillery lieutenant, and his name and outfit will also be provided to the lucky buyer. I currently have his last 3 remaining actualmaps that he used and were carried and stored in this, listed on .
This WAS USED AND WAS ACTUALLY USED INWWI BATTLEFIELD OPERATIONS.
Measures about 10" x 7" x 4", complete with top.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHEDPHOTOS!!!
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SHIPPING TERMS:
Buyer pays $12.50 postage in the US.Will be able to ship to Canada, but postage amount will need to be calculated.