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ARTIFACT:
Scarce WWII United States Army Air Forces Type E-17 'Bale Wire' Survival Kit Flask. The orange Bakelite flask features a steel bale over the top that secures the lid and the bottom features a pin-sized drainage hole. The front of the Survival Kit reads:
"DIRECTIONS"
"Chocolate Rations � Eat slowly as desired.
Chewing Gum � Use as desired.
Bouillon Powder � Dissolve contents of one envelop in hot or cold water. Shake well and drink.
Razor Blades � Use as desired.
Leader Kit � Use gut leader for small fish and steel leader for large fish.
Fish Hook Kit � Use as desired.
Fishing Line Kit � Use as desired.
Sewing Kit � Use as desired.
Compass � Use as desired.
Saw Blade � Use as desired.
Prophylactics � For waterproofing purposes.
Sharpening Stone � Use as desired.
Matches � Use as requires, keep lid tight, conserve.
Flask � Remove contents to pocket, and use as water container."
"NOTE: WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED, DESTROY OR HIDE FLASK AND ALL WRAPPERS."
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 5-1/2" in height x 3-7/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bakelite, steel, paint.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
(See above description)
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VIM16 LFJX3/16 SFJX06/05/21
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The flask shows moderate wear, contents are missing, nearly all the painted details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
