Original U.S. Richard Byrd South Pole Expedition Souvenir Ashtray Made from Aircraft Piston Head - Dated 1936 Manufacture Type_Original Items At first glance it appears

At first glance it appears to read "13 REG’T"

This is a lovely matched pair of Heer Army Panzer Armored Corps Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) Schulterstücken (Shoulderboards)

The interior of the Pickelhaube is in excellent condition

or to have if you want to look like a pirate

He first enlisted in the Army in 1955

Original U.S. Richard Byrd South Pole Expedition Souvenir Ashtray Made from Aircraft Piston Head - Dated 1936 Manufacture Type_Original Items At first glance it appearsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an interesting souvenir purportedly made from a piston head from one of the four aircraft used during the 1933 1934 Second Antarctic Expedition led by Navy Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. The piece is dated 1936, meaning it was likely made by someone stationed at one of the Little America research stations, which were maintained from 1929 1958. The piston head measures 1 15 16 tall and is 5 in diameter. It has spots