Original U.S. WWI Era David Instrument Mfg. Co. Blaster No. 1 with Strap & Handle U.S. Badges this could have also been

this could have also been a family item passed down and was converted before the soldier left for the war

The projector

which features a portrait of Admiral George Dewey

but does show damage and deterioration from storage and use

The blade ricasso is marked with maker PAL (Pal Blade and Tool) above  around the Ordnance flaming bomb

Original U.S. WWI Era David Instrument Mfg. Co. Blaster No. 1 with Strap & Handle U.S. Badges this could have also beenOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting blasting machine by Davis Instrument Mfg. Co. in Baltimore, Maryland during the World War I era. The machine is marked on the bottom as: DAVIS BLASTER NO. 1 SERIAL 4193 The blaster retains its original leather strap which is weak, and the original crank handle which is attached via a chain and clasp. Interestingly, the handle is to be inserted into the bottom of the blaster to turn and