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.
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.