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Scarce WWII USAAF Type E-17 'Bale Wire' Survival Kit Flask
$60.00
Product Description
ARTIFACT: Scarce WWII United States Army Air Forces Type E-17 'Bale Wire' Survival Kit Flask. The orange Bakelite flask features a steel bale over the top that secures the lid and the bottom features a pin-sized drainage hole. The front of the Survival Kit reads:
"DIRECTIONS"
"Chocolate Rations – Eat slowly as desired.
Chewing Gum – Use as desired.
Bouillon Powder – Dissolve contents of one envelop in hot or cold water. Shake well and drink.
Razor Blades – Use as desired.
Leader Kit – Use gut leader for small fish and steel leader for large fish.
Fish Hook Kit – Use as desired.
Fishing Line Kit – Use as desired.
Sewing Kit – Use as desired.
Compass – Use as desired.
Saw Blade – Use as desired.
Prophylactics – For waterproofing purposes.
Sharpening Stone – Use as desired.
Matches – Use as requires, keep lid tight, conserve.
Flask – Remove contents to pocket, and use as water container."
"NOTE: WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED, DESTROY OR HIDE FLASK AND ALL WRAPPERS."
VINTAGE: Circa WWII
SIZE: Approximately 5-1/2" x 3-7/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bakelite, steel, paint
ATTACHMENT: Bale wire
MARKINGS: (See above description)
ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VIM16 LFJX3/16
CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The flask shows moderate wear, contents are missing, nearly all the painted details remain intact, overall very fine condition.