Original U.S. WWII Army Messenger Pigeon PG-102/CB Wooden Carrier Box With Message Books Russian Flags but it has now lost

but it has now lost almost all of the original finish

There is a bit of loose thread on the insignia backing

though the cloth is stained from use

Original chinstrap is present and in excellent condition it is maker marked and dated 1941

The oval ball consists of alternating red and silver bullion thread

Original U.S. WWII Army Messenger Pigeon PG-102/CB Wooden Carrier Box With Message Books Russian Flags but it has now lostOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition U. S. Army PG 102 CB double signal pigeon carrier from WWII. The box measures 13 x 7 x 9 inches and is constructed of olive green painted plywood with metal hardware and green web carrying strap. The box is designed to carry two pigeons. Inside the top lid are 3 Message Books: Message Book M 210 Signal Corps, U. S. Army Message Book M 210 A Signal Corps, U. S. Army Message Book M 210 B