WW2 paratrooper Thompson sheet?

[Seaburry]

Or that’s what I’ve been told?

 

[Greyman50]

There should be nomenclature with mfg name stamped in black ink somewhere on case.

 

[Greyman50]

This is a WWII M1 A1 carry case.

 

[RM Vivas]

Mortar tripod case?

 

[Seaburry]

Thanks everyone for looking! I’m helping my gun show buddy’s daughter clear out things in his estate. This item caught my eye as I was leaving. Have requested more pictures. Thanks again!

 

[Greyman50]

Looks to be a case for a tripod. Im away from my reference books so nothing to look it up in. Maybe a survey tripod, could be for setting aiming stakes?

 

[s&wchad]

Yup, survey tripod case....

Heavy duty cylindrical case for Survey Tripod & Axe cover find at flea market?

I picked up this leather with OD heavy canvas cylindrical carry case for something at the flea market. The seller didn't know what it was and was wondering if anyone recognizes it? There is a chunk of wood along the inside of the removable top piece and the only markings are hard to read on the b...

www.usmilitariaforum.com

 

[Seaburry]

Wow thanks folks! Any value? Wk

 

[Golddollar]

Wow thanks folks! Any value? Wk

I belong to the local chapter of the Maryland Society of Surveyors. Maybe there is a similar organization near you that you can contact for information and/or putting it up for sale.

 

[chief38]

Looks like it would also double as a vintage gold bag!

 

[Greyman50]

Yup, survey tripod case....

Heavy duty cylindrical case for Survey Tripod & Axe cover find at flea market?

I picked up this leather with OD heavy canvas cylindrical carry case for something at the flea market. The seller didn't know what it was and was wondering if anyone recognizes it? There is a chunk of wood along the inside of the removable top piece and the only markings are hard to read on the b...

www.usmilitariaforum.com

Yep, on usmilitaria forum and posted after the tripod case post. Collected US militaria for 50 years.