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 Cannons & Mortars which is German Silver

which is German Silver

In researching Lieutenant Davis we were able to discover that he served as a Pilot with the 8th Army Air Force

The curved face of the axe measures 3 1/2" by about 5" in depth

though they have been worn mostly smooth and does have chips/cracks present

The shotgun also has a rear sling button with a front swivel

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 Cannons & Mortars which is German SilverOriginal 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: