G36. WWII German POW suitcase full of neat stuff, all hand made, fantastic!
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G36. WWII German POW suitcase full of neat stuff, all hand made, fantastic! This is probably one of the neatest; and most unique, items I've ever offered. It belongs in a museum. WWII German POW wooden suitcase & contents, all hand made while POW in Russia. Suitcase is made from what look like ammo crate grade wood pieces, all metal & leather fittings hand made. It measure's approx 12 1/2" x 16" x 5". It is very sturdy with metal hinges, tin reinforced corners, leather carrying handle, and two leather closing straps. Even has a push-button catch! It is partially lined with brown paper from a business in Nurmberg, and contains his personal belongings as a POW. These include a two sided game board, pieces for the board (including dice) in heavy tin can; all the pieces and dice are hand made and colored! Don't know name of game, but has 'Mensch arger.. Dich nicht!' in center. Board is hand colored with places numbered, and also has game on reverse that was never finished. He had to break the board in half to fit it in the suitcase, so guess it was valuable to him. The rest of the suitcase contents include a combo spoon/fork field set, a partial set with knife and spoon, two extra spoons, a belt made from an equipment strap and braided leather, a writing kit with various pencil stubs and pen tips including two hand made holders for them,
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