Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2017 Here are two galvanized fire buckets that hung inside the barracks buildings at Camp Como MS. Not far from Batesville, MS here in Panola County. These buckets were given to me by a client of mine. He had a relative that worked at the Camp during the war. The buckets were filled with "sand" and each building had several of these hanging in them. They are marked "Fire". Pictures aren't good but I think you can get the idea of what they are. I think a pretty unique piece of WWII POW Camp memorabilia. I have several other items from the Camp. Always looking for more. Thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted July 9, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2017 That is nice. Every now and then I see photos of the old wooden barracks with those hanging around. If I run across another, I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks Rusty. I have seen a photo or two of that myself. That would be nice to see a photo with these hanging in a barracks building posted here. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2017 An intresting item Ronnie.Always like seeing Camp items Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted July 9, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2017 I wonder why they were cone shaped, but I'm betting it was to limit their use. They wouldn't walk off and become water buckets. Cool find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted July 9, 2017 You bet Ron and thanks. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 9, 2017 Very good point nirvana. I have wondered myself why they are shaped like this. This makes logical sense to me. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted July 9, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2017 Hey Ronnie are you sure those arent Dunce Caps?!...haha just kidding those are pretty cool pow camp items!....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted July 9, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2017 I have seen fire buckets with rounded bottoms as well. One had "For Fire Use Only" stenciled on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted July 9, 2017 Mike they may be dunce caps.....and I may be a dunce for chasing this stuff. Cool Robin. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 9, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 9, 2017 Hey Ronnie are you sure those arent Dunce Caps?!...haha just kidding those are pretty cool pow camp items!....mike Helmets for the Tin Man Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted July 9, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 9, 2017 I have seen fire buckets with rounded bottoms as well. One had "For Fire Use Only" stenciled on it. Yeah, made like a regular bucket except the bottom was domed outward instead of flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted July 9, 2017 I googled "WWII Conical Shaped Fire Buckets" and came up with some good info and pictures. I found some photos of round bottomed buckets like Robin mentioned as well as the conical shaped buckets. I also found out that nirvana was spot on. The buckets had round bottoms or a conical shape to prevent them from being used for any other purpose. They were used in not only Army Barracks but also in factories and on Railroad trains. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted July 10, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 10, 2017 They could be 1950s Bra cups. Just missing the straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted July 11, 2017 I guess the size would be "mucho double D". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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