Description: Unusual Original WWI HEAVY LEATHER GERMAN BOX, Battlefield Pickup, Used as Map Holder by Named 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 have the name 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. Also hand written story about how he was the last person to see his commander alive at Passchendaele (shown, and THE ORIGINAL, WRITTEN BY HIM, will be included with this). Owner was an artillery lieutenant, and his name and outfit will also be provided to the lucky buyer. I currently have his last 3 remaining actual maps that he used and were carried and stored in this, listed on ebay.This WAS USED AND WAS ACTUALLY USED IN WWI BATTLEFIELD OPERATIONS. Measures about 10" x 7" x 4", complete with top. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!! Please see my auction list for other interesting items!! 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.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Hampden, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-22T02:47:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Country: Canada
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Modified Item: No
