USdog Posted July 26, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2014 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted July 26, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2014 What about a gun case or like bomb or weapon carrying case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 26, 2014 But why would it be named to a chaplain then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 26, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted July 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 27, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted July 27, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted July 27, 2014 Very cool, thanks RC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted July 27, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 27, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap15 Posted July 29, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 29, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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