Mid-Century Modern Industrial Us Military Footlocker Trunk With Original Insert Tray

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This wonderfully authentic mid-20th-century U.S. military footlocker trunk seamlessly blends historic character with masculine, industrial appeal. Standard issue for servicemen … Read more This wonderfully authentic mid-20th-century U.S. military footlocker trunk seamlessly blends historic character with masculine, industrial appeal. Standard issue for servicemen during the mid-century era, this piece is an evocative artifact of American military history that serves beautifully in a modern home as a unique coffee table, blanket chest, or entryway storage statement piece.The trunk features its highly desirable original stenciled identification markings preserved across the lid, attributing its provenance to 1st Lieutenant Thomas F. Fletcher Jr. from Louisville, Kentucky, alongside its authentic military shipping weight and volume metrics.Constructed with a heavy-duty, metal-bound exterior showing honest, decades-earned wear and transport marks, it opens to reveal a pristine olive drab painted interior. Incredibly, the trunk retains its original, fully functional wooden insert organizational tray—a piece frequently lost over time. Boasting solid joints and excellent structural integrity, this character-rich trunk brings an unmistakable layer of history and utilitarian charm to eclectic, rustic, or industrial interiors.

Left Side (Partially Faded Shipping Data)...HAMSTEIN...REP (Likely a previous destination, depot, or surname that was partially covered)...NC...12...USAF (References the United States Air Force)Right Side (Weight and Volume Specifications)GROSS: 9... lbs (The total weight of the trunk when filled)TARE: 20 lbs (The weight of the trunk when empty)NET: 7... lbs (The weight of the contents inside)CU. FT. (Cubic Feet volume capacity)Bottom Section (Owner Identification)THOMAS F. FLETCHER JR.1/LT. AD 3016791 (Rank: 1st Lieutenant, likely active duty or an administration branch designation, followed by his military serial number)

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