What's in the box?

[DinkyDau]

I could give a hint but that would give it away.

 

[Dchance]

I think it's the right size for a medal or awards box. Assume posthumous since it's addressed to a female and the lack of ZIP code or any other code on the address label indicates (pre 1963-4) but more likely, WWII era or earlier.

Maybe a Purple Heart.

 

[artd]

Return of KIA solider's personal effects to family?

 

[Dchance]

Return of KIA solider's personal effects to family?

Close

 

[palmettomoon]

Return of KIA solider's personal effects to family?

Most of those I've seen were in a bag but that bag has to be mailed so..... that's a good guess.

It looks like medal boxes I've seen at estate sales.

 

[Hayata]

Gold Star flag holder?

Or was it red if the soldier was KIA?

 

[Dchance]

Sorry guys been trying to keep up with post taking dogs out and taking phone calls. Palmettomoon was correct in earlier reply. He was even close with the dating of the box hince posting a picture with the actual date.

 

[BigChicken]

Thought this would be fun for the younger ODT members to try and figure out what's in the box! And when I say the younger crowd I'm thinking about 35-40 and younger. As I am sure most guys over 40 might know or at least have a good hint for others or know exactly what it isView attachment 4858942

Uniform and flag?

 

[artd]

A marker or plaque related to the location of a buried soldier in a national cemetery?

Art

 

[Dchance]

Uniform and flag?

To small of a box for that