1srelluc Posted April 6, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2019 I found this leather item today and don't know what it is. It was made by KK&Co and inspected by J.M. Crighton (JMC) sometime between 1894 and 1910. The box part measures 5" X 6" closed. It has a over the shoulder strap and a lid strap in a roller buckle. It's lined so I suspect it held some kind of instrument. The brass eagle looks to have been applied before the top of the box was lined. maybe the 2 is a regiment number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted April 6, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 6, 2019 A fantasy creation, I'd say. The eagle was cast from an M1881 US Army Dress Helmet front plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1srelluc Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 6, 2019 A fantasy creation, I'd say. The eagle was cast from an M1881 US Army Dress Helmet front plate. Perhaps but it seems odd for a "fantasy creation" given the superb quality, I know quality leather when i see it. Now is it US issue? I don't suspect so (at least as far as the eagle goes) but officers tended to get very creative with their personal gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted April 6, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 6, 2019 Perhaps but it seems odd for a "fantasy creation" given the superb quality, I know quality leather when i see it. Now is it US issue? I don't suspect so (at least as far as the eagle goes) but officers tended to get very creative with their personal gear. No argument the leather is of very nice quality (whatever it is). But the cast eagle plate is really bad. You should have the moderators re-post it in the Indian Wars category to get more exposure and confirmation of what it is (or isn't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted April 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 6, 2019 J.M. Crighton (JMC) is a Springfield Armory inspector. Not certain but don't believe his mark would be found on something like this ... even if real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1srelluc Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted April 7, 2019 J.M. Crighton (JMC) is a Springfield Armory inspector. Not certain but don't believe his mark would be found on something like this ... even if real. I found his mark on a M1903 leather rifle scabbard that was dated 1918 Joe Salter has for sale. You will have to go through the pics. https://www.joesalter.com/category/products/Springfield-1903-Rifle-Scabbard-1918-Dated Evidently J. M. Crighton worked past 1910. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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