Hessian Posted September 14, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 14, 2015 I picked this up a few weeks back at a Gettysburg PA antique store. Thought it would be a neat display stand for my USMC helmets. In any event, this appears to be some kind of Japanese oxygen gear holder for pilots. I believe the Marine R.F. Coleman was wit the airwing as evidenced by the squadron insignia on the lid. Pretty neat bring back made even better by the Marine's personalization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessian Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted September 14, 2015 Perhaps someone can translate the Kanji on the lid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted September 14, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2015 Interesting piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewfinderGyrene Posted September 14, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2015 I know the squadron insignia Duke, but cannot for some reason remember it at the moment. By the looks of the inner diagram, the box originally contained a respiration system for Japanese aviators? What's the history on the fellow who's name is on the lid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted September 14, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 14, 2015 Duke another nice find. I believe that insignia has something to do with El Torro right? I love shopping the antiques stores in Gettysburg and I am envious. By the way, I have a small grouping to a George F. Coleman who was also in the Marine air wing WWII as a Corsair pilot. He brought home a Japanese flag with his squadron signatures on it. Wonder if he is a relation? Your helmets will look great on this box. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2015 Sansoukoukyuuki = Oxygen Respirator 酸素呼吸器 The top line just says its model 4 (the 4th modification) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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