Two Different Khaki Sets?

[AaronX]

I was lucky enough to pick up another khaki set in addition to an American Button Co gold razor and a travel razor. Now here comes the interesting part!

The khaki set I picked up has "PROPERTY U.S.ARMY" on the inner part of the lid behind the mirror. This set has no snap to keep it shut. The other khaki set I have has no "PROPERTY U.S.ARMY" on the inner lid but has a snap closure. Was there a post war production of the khaki set in which the case was modified slightly?

Once the clean-up is done I can post pictures. In addition, my newest khaki set has SGT P.R. Leapley Bat C 139th F.A. #1576199 written on the lid. While I am cleaning up the case do you think I should try to remove this or keep it on there? The 139th F.A. Battery C was based in IN where I picked this up.

 

[copdan128]

I'd definitely keep the print on there... That shows a ton of history!!! that is awesome.

 

[AaronX]

Here's the picture of the set I picked up today complete with a period blade.

 

[dreadpirate]

Hey guys - check this out!!

http://books.google.com/books?id=YM...xIxlc6F&sig=tcWCXS33a-TNkQ9k80FceIzaZuQ&hl=en

 

[AaronX]

Hey guys - check this out!!

http://books.google.com/books?id=YM...xIxlc6F&sig=tcWCXS33a-TNkQ9k80FceIzaZuQ&hl=en

Wow thanks for that! Here is the information contained in that Link.

Sergt. Paul R. Leapley, enlisted June 6, 1917; residence, Marion, Ind.; appointed Sergt. Sept. 11, 1918

Yes I think I will keep that writing on the case.

 

[Bflobill 1125]

By all means keep the GI's name on it........I've got one also but mine is not in as good condition.

 

[Bflobill 1125]

Hey guys - check this out!!

http://books.google.com/books?id=YM...xIxlc6F&sig=tcWCXS33a-TNkQ9k80FceIzaZuQ&hl=en

Great research! I'm involved with WW2 history and love stuff like that!

 

[zatoichi]

You really should keep the name on it. After all, there are millions of razors to shave with, but this is a piece of history especially as it can traced back to the person who owned it.
Congratulations on a great find.

 

[BJC]

What kind of razor comes in a khaki set? I recently picked up one also with a razor that looks just like yours. I thought is was a TECH, I thought that was the only razor made by Gillette during the war, however someone said it was a NEW. Thanks for any information.

BJC

 

[mr-razor]

What kind of razor comes in a khaki set? I recently picked up one also with a razor that looks just like yours. I thought is was a TECH, I thought that was the only razor made by Gillette during the war, however someone said it was a NEW. Thanks for any information.

BJC

In WWI the Khaki Set comes with a Old Type and in WWII it comes with a Tech.

 

[copdan128]

Here's the picture of the set I picked up today complete with a period blade.

That's a beautiful set. Any chance you can post a photo of the printing? As a military history nut, I think that's awesome! I'd love to get my hands on something like that!!

 

[AaronX]

And now here is the original question. Are there two different khaki sets?

Did Gillette make a non-military issue one?

 

[MotoMike]

Olive Drab

 

[AaronX]

anyone? I scoured the internet and could not find another one that had a snap closure.

 

[mr-razor]

Here is a Khaki Set without "Property U.S. Army" and another Khaki Set. Your right Set I´ve never seen before.

 

[AaronX]

Well it looks like I will be keeping the one with the snap closure as rare

 

[Straight Arrow]

I posted these pictures of my Khaki set about a year ago and thought it would be appropriate to post again on this thread.

Unfortunately, like most of this razor type, there are significant cracks in the handle.

 

[Bflobill 1125]

Well it looks like I will be keeping the one with the snap closure as rare

Hi Aaron, I've been collecting US WW2 GI stuff for years.......I've seen the snap type many times before. I think alot of these Khaki sets saw use in WW1 and were re-issued in WW2.The snap closures may have been produced a little later than the other type.I know alot of the snaps I saw were billed as WW2 issue..........Take care, Bill