Original U.S. WWII Water Drinking Basin Recovered From Life Raft of Down Aircraft Crew Rescued By U.S.S. Bucyrus Victory With Sailor’s Testament of Events Written on Bottom - Copy of Ship’s War Diary Included German Luger and the brass side roller

and the brass side roller safety are all included

The crossguard has not been modified into an "S" shape

5"Hip width: 27"Front length: 52"

Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army

• Standard issue wool trousers in size W30"

Original U.S. WWII Water Drinking Basin Recovered From Life Raft of Down Aircraft Crew Rescued By U.S.S. Bucyrus Victory With Sailor’s Testament of Events Written on Bottom - Copy of Ship’s War Diary Included German Luger and the brass side rollerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rather interesting memento from WWII. This small yellow water basin was one that was from a survival kit on an Aircraft life raft. The basin was recovered by a Sailor from the U. S. S. Bucyrus Victory during the rescue of a downed aircraft crew. According to the war diary entry, the names of the crewman rescued are as follows: LT Bowman USNR: Pilot H. W. Waters: Aviation Chief Radioman H. A. Nappes: