U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic Tool Box c.1940 Ceiling Lighting repair and overhaul of automotive

repair and overhaul of automotive

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Maple or Beech

DIMENSIONS H 51 in

These books have retained their original color are very well preserved

hand painted

U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic Tool Box c.1940 Ceiling Lighting repair and overhaul of automotiveABOUT This is an original U. S. Navy 1st class Construction Mechanic (CM) wooden tool box used to hold small precision, machinist's tools. The toolbox is stenciled in yellow with the mechanic's name, "Ed Barry, CM 1 c USN" and a blue and red anchor on the front and a red star on the back. The leather handle is wrapped on both ends with maritime knots and a brass bracket. The toolbox has metal corners. This toolbox has retained its original finish with