Need help to identify a Military Razor

[Stampede]

I found this at a local antique store today. The store tag said it was an Officer Razor. I could not see any serial nos. or codes. Underside of baseplate just had the small Gillette diamond and made in USA stamp.

Sorry for the poor quality of the photos. All I had was my phone and it doesn't take very good pics. Plus I shake and can't hold it steady.

 

[BBrad]

The US Service Set was produced in 1917, according to Krumholz, and contained a nickel plated pocket type razor like the one pictured in this set. However, the razors were serialized. This type razor, without a serial number, would date between 1921 and 1928, so this is probably not the exact original razor for this case.

The Service Sets were often purchased by officers, who could afford it as a luxury or status item. The regular "doughboy" purchased the lower-price Khaki Set, or if he enlisted (or was drafted) later in 1918 he got his Gillette razor issued to him free. In any event, WWI was a turning point for for safety razors and shaving, as the soldiers were required to shave daily in the field and carried this habit home with them after the war.

 

[alex2363]

 

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[Stampede]

Well, it looks just like the one in this picture. Only the US version not Canada. Do you know what year that Canadian set is? The one I found must be from the same year or close to it. And it must be the correct razor for the box compared to this pic.

Thoughts?

 

[mr-razor]

here is the complete US- Service Set:

 

[Stampede]

Thanks Alex, You are Awsome.

 

[Saxman11290]

Not to hijack this thread, but an interesting side-question that is related:

If soldiers were required to shave daily, how often do you think they changed their blades? I understand that the old type blades were a little thicker and perhaps more durable. How often do you think they re-stocked their blades in the little holder compartment of the case?

Just a curiosity.

 

[Stampede]

Good question. I have no idea what the answer would be however, I hope they got to change their blade at least as often as they changed their socks.