Original U.S. WWII Era Air Ambulance Cooking Case with Coleman Model 523 Stove & Contents Lanchester SMG ball-bearing works at Berlin

ball-bearing works at Berlin

All in all a nice example of the very rare M1884/94 II Sawback Bayonet of WWI

He wears a Hardee hat with infantry bugle and “E” company letter and a standard nine-button frock coat of northern Federal or Union issue

which mentions Apsley House

The rear section still has serial number AИ220 visible at the top

Original U.S. WWII Era Air Ambulance Cooking Case with Coleman Model 523 Stove & Contents Lanchester SMG ball-bearing works at BerlinOriginal Item: Only One Available. During WWII is when "Air Ambulances" first started making their appearance, being used as a way to get injured servicemen back to more well equipped hospitals for care. During flights or on the ground cooking might be required, and that would be the purpose of this lovely cooking case, labeled on the side: CASE AIRPLANE AMBULANCE It measures 24"W x 17"H x 11 1 2", and used to have leather handles on many sides,