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ARTIFACT:
This is a "trench art" souvenir bracelet made by an American soldier from Japanese aircraft parts. The front of the bracelet has a nomenclature plate attached that features fragmentary numbers and Japanese kanji. It, along with the body of the bracelet (aircraft 'skin') are most likely from a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero. The first line of the nomenclature plate read"ben kan sukima chyosei" - 'VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT'. The second line read'INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE'.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
1-1/4" in height or 3" in width and 2-1/2" depth.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Aluminum, likely aircraft 'skin'.
ATTACHMENT:
Bracelet opening.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a trench art collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX05 LAAEX7/10 SAJJX2/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Bracelet shows some light abrasions.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
