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WWI ERA AIR CORPS TRUNK, UNIFORM PANTS & MORE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
WWI ERA AIR CORPS TRUNK, UNIFORM PANTS & MORE.

This lot includes a painted OD green box measuring 32” x 16” x 13” high with painted black metal trim and rope handles on each end. Top of box is painted “SGT. H.H. TEW” with 2 birds’ eye views of biplanes and a red, white & blue Air Corps circle with “Air Service” above & “U.S. Army” below the circle. Interior of box is plain wood with what appears to be a perpetual paper calendar tacked to the top left corner. The trunk contains 8 pairs of WWI pants. Most of the pants appear to be officer style with lace-up or button calves. Furthermore, the contents include a WWI U.S. Army signal flag kit, WWI Navy chief petty officer cap, and WWI green cotton underwear. CONDITION: trunk shows expected wear particularly on the edges of the trunk. Personalized painting remains sharp with vivid colors. Pants show wear but no abuse. Other items show light wear. (02-16859/BF). $300-500.