Chaplain trunk?

[USdog]

Found this at a garage sale today. Looks to be vietnam era? I'm thinking this was made for some chaplain kit, but not sure. Thoughts on what this may be for?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

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[mattsmilitary]

What about a gun case or like bomb or weapon carrying case?

[USdog]

But why would it be named to a chaplain then?

[USdog]

Just found this thread of chaplain items. There's a trunk that looks a little similar.

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8174-chaplain-collection/page-6

[RustyCanteen]

That looks like a pioneer tool box. Any markings inside the lid (paper label)?

 

The lid should have a small chain to keep it from opening too far. I can get measurements from a pioneer tool box later. There were a few sets that mostly differed by contents.

[USdog]

Yes it does have a paper label and chain. So I guess you may be right. But what would a chaplain be doing with this?

[RustyCanteen]

My guess is that he needed a wooden box and this one worked for whatever purpose he had for it.

 

It's a neat box though. I'll get some measurements for you to compare later. I'm 100% certain this is a pioneer tool box that was repurposed and that makes it neat.

 

RC

[USdog]

Very cool, thanks RC!

[RustyCanteen]

Here are some rough measurements, about 36" long and the lid is 9 1/2 inches across. I can get better measurements tomorrow if you would like.

 

RC

[Chap15]

This is not part of any authorized chaplain equipment to my knowledge.

Perhaps just a good box to store items in and the person who did it was a chaplain.