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Military Escape and Evasion Kits (more commonly referred to as "Barter

Kits") were issued to pilots and paratroopers to barter their way out of

difficult situations if they were downed in unfriendly territory . The

kits contain gold coins, go1d rings, gold pendants, gold chain links,

and 21 jewel watches, depending on the individual kit.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Physical Description

United States Military Atlantic Region Escape and Evasion Kit; black rubber box used by pilots and paratroopers unopenned and sealed; contains five gold coins and 3 gold rings.

Dimensions

3-D: 9.5 × 11.4 × 1.9cm (3 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 3/4 in.)

Materials

Synthetic Rubber

Inventory Number

A19800127000

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Defense Logistics Agency

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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