Richard Kimmel Posted March 4, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 4, 2011 This coconut was sent to the Steins from their son, who was serving with the United States Forces on the war-torn island of New Guinea in the South Pacific in 1944. As you see it was exactly the way that it came through the mails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Kimmel Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted March 4, 2011 Here is the photo of the coconut with the address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfireguy Posted March 4, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2011 Interesting. When I was in the Marshall Islands in 1975 we could still mail them home that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted March 4, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 4, 2011 Its Great to see a Coconut like that painted since the war with its Original Paint still visible amazing and that its still around after all those years like that in great condition never seing one Painted like that before untill now thanks for sharing it :thumbsup: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted March 5, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 5, 2011 if you shake it is there still spoiled coconut milk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD MAN Posted March 5, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 5, 2011 Congrats, that is a great unique item for your collection. Stuff like this really makes a collection have personality! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriscoHare Posted March 5, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 5, 2011 The topic was irresistible to click on. Congrats on obtaining such a unique souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman1752 Posted March 5, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 5, 2011 That is cool! I have only seen one other than yours. Would like to have one some day, it's just cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtpcamaroz Posted March 5, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 5, 2011 Congrats, that is a great unique item for your collection. Stuff like this really makes a collection have personality! Justin I agree. Stuff like that definitely is one of a kind material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Kimmel Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted March 6, 2011 if you shake it is there still spoiled coconut milk? No, as the stem stub is loose and comes out easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted March 12, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 12, 2011 Coincidentally, coconuts don't actually have a milk. It is water. When this water is combined with actual milk, it then becomes coconut milk. A little food for thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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