Years ago I had an opportunity to buy a Zeiglar Mortuary Container, an aluminum box which is stackable with 10 latches, a removable lid, 8 carry handles and heavy duty rubber gasket surrounding the inside.  Measurements of 26" wide x 86" long x 17" deep, and currently some available from Colemans Surplus in Penna.  The ones I saw were at a scrap yard and were "used".  These are always photographed on the deck of a USAF aircraft at Dover AFB, with US flags neatly draped on each one.  As a career EOD tech, I tempted death enough without taking custody of one of these containers.  I could not get the image out of my mind as to what these boxes meant to a family. Thus I collect worldwide military Jerricans and currently only have about 200 or so.  As for my uniforms and field gear, I focus on the career, heroism and service to God and Country.  I make a concerted effort to present the artifacts in a most positive light when dealing with the public.  I mean no criticism to those of "unusual" collections, but I will take a hard pass on all of the macabre.   Cheers, Armygas

Sad he only passed +/- two years ago and his memory is in the trash already!    

Here's a link to a pair of pre-war horsehide riding gloves I posted years ago.  They look very similar in style to yours, but I suspect yours are private purchase.  Did you pick them up directly from the veteran?    

I remember seeing lots of those Scorpions being auctioned off over here, many years ago I picked up an FV105 Sultan (wish I hadn't let it go) . Many came back from BATUS including mine, I guess yours may of come from there too.

It hurts me to think about all the historic items  thave been and still are tossed by the hour because someone deems them "trash"... Great find/save!!

Yes, i have a strong interest in Armour as I have a FV101 Scorpion with my brother, so we always gather interesting Tank item when they can be found.  This home made stitchery originally came from a boot sale near the Charing Cross Station, brought to the US after his schooling a few years back.  Nice bit of WWII art work, it will be a gift to my brother at Christmas.  Since it is not US I did not post it with the other insignia and such.  Hopefully the Admin will allow it once to complete the above story.  Cheers Armygas.

The "human" bring backs are downright disgusting. Though a part of history, things like these should be in a museum and NOT in a personal collection in my opinion... Luckily I have never seen anything like that in person or in a picture... Although, I can imagine, what it would look like (there is a book on Jeffrey Dahmer and his victims out there with... horrifying crime scene pics to say the least, containing body parts). And for me, these kind of things don't have anything to do with "whatever floats your boat" anymore... It is just macabre to say the least

Hey everyone, picked this up off ebay.  looking to see what you guys make of it. Im wondering about the potential veterans info and the name on the lid. Super stoked for it regardless. Dont worry the blue is dykem, was trying to get the scratched name to stand out more. Its been cleaned. i think the lid says harold carroon? Then Mc D scrated across, presumably a 3rd owner?   

One more blown up a little more 

I figured it out through my newest magnifier. Look at the lowest button. You can see his collar rank too