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  1. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Okay, I’m completely stumped by what this 9-inch long, pear-shaped metal box may have been made to contain. Any ideas? A hat of some kind, perhaps?

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  2. daveydempsey

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    Between the handle and the sticker, does it say Burglary ?
     
    daveydempsey, Sep 4, 2024
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  3. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Good spotting. It says “Contents none of your business / burglar proof / fireproof” in what appears to be a child’s writing.
     
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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Similar boxes (but different shapes) seem to be related to military costume. Perhaps a storage box for epaulets?
     
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  5. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Could be! Great suggestion. Many thanks! About the correct size, and shape.

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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That's what I was trying to think of too. The ones I've seen have all been British. It makes sense, given that those are made of bullion cording and embroidery.
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Naval epaulette box. Nice one.
     
    Ownedbybear, Sep 5, 2024
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  8. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    I hate when my epaulettes get crushed ...
     
    Joe in PA, Sep 5, 2024
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    You would, if you had to wear them and they cost more than your car....
     
    evelyb30, Sep 5, 2024
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  10. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    Just about everything costs more than my car.
     
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  11. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Please fit it with a custom silk lining and send it my way. Mine need a graceful home. C978ACFE-7013-4820-9FE4-A6312A330619.jpeg
     
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  12. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    They were made with proper gold thread and officers had to buy them, so a good box was essential.
     
    Ownedbybear, Sep 6, 2024
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