WWII US Army Pigeon Corps Message Capsule w/Original Owner Info & 1943 Vehicle Tag

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.

Circa WWII.

Approximately Capsule: 1-1/2" x 1"; Vehicle tag: 3-1/2" x 4-1/4", Base: 3" x 1".

Plasticized fiberboard, paint, wood, steel, celluloid, canvas, snap, paper, ink.

Canvas strap with snap closure.

"OTTO MEYER CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF ALL PIGEONS AT FORT MONMOUTH - N.J. HOME 420 RIVER ROAD FAIRHAVEN, N.J."

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX16 LBGEX4/16 SBDJX09/20

8 (Excellent-): The capsule and vehicle tag show minor wear, nearly all the painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.