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I really don't think this is machine gun related but I'm going to take a stab in the dark and cross my fingers. I'm hoping someone here has seen a leather case like this before. We are unable to identify what it is or more to the point, what it was used for. It is marked "Rock Island Arsenal" "1918" and leather inspector intials "T.C.C.". There are also some intial markings on the back of the case either "JAH" and "MAD" or it could be "M2D". Either way we have had it in the collection for quite some time and have yet to be able to identify it. Years ago someone said it was to hold a Thompson machine gun magazine drum but that isn't correct. (doesn't fit any of my TSMG magazines). I'm more inclined to think it is artillery in nature and held an instrument of somekind.
Here are some images:


Inside:


Backside open:

Close up of markings on side:

Close up of markings on outside bottom: (sorry this one is blury)

This last image was taken with a ruler to help give an idea of size of the case.

Any help will be appreciated. Nothing like a little game of "Stump the Curator".....
Gatekeeper
Here are some images:


Inside:


Backside open:

Close up of markings on side:

Close up of markings on outside bottom: (sorry this one is blury)

This last image was taken with a ruler to help give an idea of size of the case.

Any help will be appreciated. Nothing like a little game of "Stump the Curator".....
Gatekeeper