Original Tan Vehicle Spare Parts Box communication This coat came from a

This coat came from a warehouse that was being cleaned out - it was stored in a trunk with other vintage clothing (all from the 1930s/1940s) and it looked like it hadn't been used since WWII

that is the period correct German word for "spork"

We discovered 2 distinct manufacturing variations for this plate

We picked these up because all the current repros are terrible and the only way to go is original

These are becoming extremely difficult to find in any condition for less than $60

Original Tan Vehicle Spare Parts Box communication This coat came from aOriginal 1944 dated vehicle spare parts box. It is in good condition with original dark yellow or ordinance tan paint outside, original red primer inside, and original maker ink stamp gmm 44. It measures about 8 1 2" by 3 1 8" and is 4" tall.