Original WWI-WWII U.S. Government Fully Marked Leather Briefcase with Handcuffs ca. 1915-1940 20th Century and Chinese ink stamped markings

and Chinese ink stamped markings

the MG 15nA (for neuer Art

This was usually used in a dome over the fuselage of the aircraft (eg in large aircraft

dated 1943 and with serial number 2179 on barrel jacket make this a one a quality example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

and "gold plate" metal eagle badge

Original WWI-WWII U.S. Government Fully Marked Leather Briefcase with Handcuffs ca. 1915-1940 20th Century and Chinese ink stamped markingsOriginal Item: One Only. This set came straight out of someone's attic. Great quality but clearly an item from the earlier part of the last century. Whether it was used by a diplomat, an F. B. I. agent or a high ranking Military Officer, it immediately brings up visions of covert actions, spies and military secrets. A good quality leather Attache case with brass lock and fittings and leather securing straps, heavily stamped to front: CASE, SPECIAL