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Military accessoriesDescription
A. 2 army dog tags inscribed: Reuter, Alfred B, US 55418117, T53A
B. 2 U S Army enlisted brass collar discs insignia pins, with U.S. letters.
C. U S Army Marksmanship badge from WWII era, featuring an Iron Cross style design. The bars show qualifications for Rifle and Carbine weapons and show proficiency in shooting these firearms.
D. U S Army Expert Rifle Markmanship badge. It features a Maltese cross with a bullseye target in the center.
E. U S Army Distinctive Unit Insignia, featuring a red shield, signifying the Field Artillery branch with a distinctive sea lion in the center. “Unity of Effort” is written on the bottom scroll.
F. Gold tone metal lapel pin featuring the U S Ray salutes American military vets branding.
G. Military ribbon bars, mounted together as a group. The ribbon on the right is a National Defense Service Medal, for honorable active service.
H. 2 military rifle cartridges with brass casings and darkened metal bullets. These have been fired.
I. Shaving brush with tag saying Vulcanized Pure Perlon, made in Germany. Plastic holder has holes on top for ventilation.
J. Razor
K. P-38 can opener developed for the military in 1942 and used to open canned rations. 1.5” long, metal and features a small hole in the handle for a keychain.
L. Brush used for cleaning firearms. Engraved on the metal top STERILIZED 344.
M. Victorian era mesh pocket watch fob, likely made of gold filled metal. It features an ornate, intricate design. Since this was found with the Reuter WWII items, possibly he carried it with him to war.
P. U S Army enlisted branch insignia pin representing the armor branch. It features. Front view of an M-26 tank superimposed on 2 crossed cavalry sabers.
N. Cufflinks, possibly from the Edwardian era, stud style with ornate etching. Not for use in military but these are stored with the Reuter WWII items.
O. Brown sewing kit containing thread, buttons, scissors and sewing needles.
Q. Olive sewing kit containing braiding, needles and thread.
R. Discharge paper May 6, 1955Collection
Alfred ReuterCreate Date
July 30, 2026Update Date
July 31, 2026
