7thEvac Posted February 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted in the world m ill litaria forum, thought I'd repost here as more appropriate. This canteen was sent home by Abraham L. Clapp, serial 34257316, in a nice homemade box. Looks like Co. A 131 Engr Bn (G) Box looks like teak or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chils123 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2019 Very cool! I like crated ship home items, but all I have so far are rifles. 9 of them actually, haha!What's the APO listed on this box? And is there a date noted anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted February 25, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2019 Beautiful. I'm amazed that these things made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2019 That's awesome. I really dig items like these...great provenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon54 Posted February 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2019 Love it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted February 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2019 Cool and unique! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted February 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2019 I love pieces w the ship home boxes! Ive known of dealers selling the items separately from the box. Makes me cringe. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted February 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2019 You wonder how a box made it, how about a coconut from Guam to KY 1945 with no box? After Iwo 21st Marines went back to Guam and Dad painted this coconut and mailed to Mom. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thEvac Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted February 25, 2019 Looks like APO 453. Here is a pic of the canteen label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thEvac Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted February 25, 2019 I don't really collect this type of item, so I'll probably list it on the evil eBay soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEABEE SON Posted March 4, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 4, 2019 Looks like APO 453. Here is a pic of the canteen label. APO 453: That’s the Philippines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted March 5, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 5, 2019 Really interesting bring-back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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