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geistforscher
05-19-2008, 02:47 PM
Sorry ... deleted this posting as I accidently double posted.
geistforscher
05-19-2008, 02:48 PM
This coconut was sent home by a 2nd Lt. to his parents. It was addressed and came through the mail as you see it.
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=224&pictureid=2276
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=224&pictureid=2262
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=224&pictureid=2263
CantGetRight
05-19-2008, 03:12 PM
that really is something, should be in a case
geistforscher
05-19-2008, 05:52 PM
that really is something, should be in a case
Just trying to show that everything does not necessarily have to relate to badge collecting and that can still be considered as being wartime related militaria.

You're right, I must put this in some sort of display case.
dave81
05-19-2008, 06:00 PM
Crack it open and make coconut pie with it.
T3ngu
05-19-2008, 07:28 PM
Crack it open and make coconut pie with it.

It would be hell off by now.
Rakki
05-19-2008, 08:20 PM
Probably wouldn't have made it through quarantine nowadays...
T for Tetrapod
05-20-2008, 03:00 AM
Interesting find geist.
PrinzEugen
05-20-2008, 04:06 AM
Yep, unique indeed. I´ve seen a lot of so called trench art, always interesting.
Connaught Ranger
05-20-2008, 04:25 AM
I doubt it was the only one sent back from the Pacific, but deserves to be seen.

Connaught Ranger
geistforscher
05-20-2008, 02:47 PM
I doubt it was the only one sent back from the Pacific, but deserves to be seen.

Connaught Ranger

I'm certain that it isn't however, I have never seen another at any of the militaria shows ... have you?
Connaught Ranger
05-20-2008, 03:22 PM
I'm certain that it isn't however, I have never seen another at any of the militaria shows ... have you?

Hallo ****!

No WW2 vintage posted home coconuts are as rare as U.F.O. sightings in Militaria Shows in Europe,:roll:

Connaught Ranger:)
ladder 5
05-21-2008, 05:09 PM
i remember posting a coconut home to my local pub from Belize in 1986. landlord was as shocked as the postal service, but who cares, i got a few free drinks when my tour was up
mark
StukaJr
05-21-2008, 05:15 PM
Wow, that's hecka-cool! Yeah, work on preserving it and thanks for sharing!

I've sent some wooden postcards from Yosemite to Los Angeles and every single one of them arrived snapped in half - I guess automated postal machines are ruining it now a days.