Oshkosh trunks and luggage military trunk

By mrtrunkguy, 6 February, 2013
Description

 

 i've had this Oshkosh trunk my whole life, it's been passed down through my family for sometime, and i was wondering if you have any information about its history and/or value.

it is all metal and the only tag with info on it says :

 SIGNAL CORPS                     U.S. ARMY

                     CHEST BC-5

SERIAL NO. _______ ORDER NO.   16039-P-55-58

     OSHKOSH TRUNKS AND LUGGAGE

 

Category
Militaria
Medium
metal
Distinguishing marks
oshkosh trunks and luggage, US army signal corps
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
29'' long 18'' wide 15'' tall
Date Period
1930's
Weight
around 40-50 lbs
History
oshkosh trunks and luggage company closed in 1939, they made all types of luggage and briefcases, they also made this trunk for the us army signal corps
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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