Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Black Enamel Sweetheart Compact Antique Flintlock Firearms arming the grenade to detonate

arming the grenade to detonate upon impact with a hard surface

from an old Florida collection stamped 856 on the lock plate indicating original manufacture in 1856

Kauffman led UDT 5 in daylight recon of the defenses of Saipan and in a night recon of the defenses of Tinian

Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon (three battle stars)

the tag to be suspended from the neck

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Black Enamel Sweetheart Compact Antique Flintlock Firearms arming the grenade to detonateOriginal Item: Only One Available. A well thought out gift declaring unending love to girl our pilot leaves behind when off to face the enemy. A nice black enameled powder compact, with the USAAF (U. S. Army Air Force) insignia on front. Opening to display a mirror in the lid and a lower lidded compartment to hold the powder. A lovely and thoughtful gift intended to keep those boys at home" out of the picture. We feel sure no pilot ever left the table