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ARTIFACT:
Wonderful WWII United States Army Pigeon Corps Message Capsule with original owner's information written inside, along with his 1943 vehicle tag. The capsule is clear celluloid and reads: "PG - 67", it screws open to receive the message and inside the paper reads: "OTTO MEYER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF ALL PIGEONS AT FORT MONMOUTH - N.J. HOME 420 RIVER ROAD FAIRHAVEN, N.J." The top of the capsule features a canvas strap with a snap closure for wear by the pigeon. The oval vehicle tag is mounted on a wooden stand and reads: "FORT MONMOUTH 6749 1943 NEW JERSEY" and shows crossed signal insignia in red and white painted detail.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII.
SIZE:
Approximately Capsule: 1-1/2" x 1"; Vehicle tag: 3-1/2" x 4-1/4", Base: 3" x 1".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Plasticized fiberboard, paint, wood, steel, celluloid, canvas, snap, paper, ink.
ATTACHMENT:
Canvas strap with snap closure.
MARKINGS:
"OTTO MEYER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF ALL PIGEONS AT FORT MONMOUTH - N.J. HOME 420 RIVER ROAD FAIRHAVEN, N.J."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX16 LBGEX4/16 SBDJX09/20
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The capsule and vehicle tag show minor wear, nearly all the painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
