Original U.S. WWII Graves Registration Burial ID Bottle Set of 6 in Box - NOS

Description

<
Powered by
Frooition
The world leader in military collectibles, military antiques and the militaria industry
All Items
See our eBay store for more great items >>
Shop Categories
Militaria
Headgear
Holsters
Field Gear
Everything Else
Edged Weapons
Non-Firing Display Guns
Vintage Wartime Signs
Nation
British
German
U.S.
Other Nations
Japan
Original U.S. WWII Graves Registration Burial ID Bottle Set of 6 in Box - NOS
Item Description
Original Item: Fascinating set of unopened unissued burial bottles from World War Two issued by the Graves Registration Service. The official designation is
BOTTLE-IDENTIFICATION, BURIAL - STOCK NO. 57-B-1000.
The box slides open to show six NOS (New Old Stock) burial bottles, green glass construction, with ceramic white tops and a protective shield.
Cardboard package measures approximately 4.25 x 9 inches. Due to long storage these boxes may be slightly dented or deformed, as the crates they came from were not always handled gently. However the bottles will all be intact.
Bottles measure approximately 4 inches tall.
Perfect for the WW2 USMC US ARMY DOG TAG collector who thought they had everything!
Very uncommon unused set of BURIAL IDENTIFICATION BOTTLES used US Medical Corps QUARTERMASTER GRAVES REGISTRATION SERVICES (USMC US ARMY).
Printed instructions on box lid explain the proper usage:
BOTTLE-IDENTIFICATION, BURIAL - STOCK No. 57-B-1000
Fill out GR Form No. 1, or write identifying information on any piece of paper, seal within the bottle, place bottle in left arm pit, and bury with body. Wrapping of the body should be secured to prevent movement of the bottle
When immediate erection of a marker is impracticable, use second bottle containing like information, and place in the grave, in the center at its head; secure to prevent washing away by rain until a marker can be erected.
To effect water-tight closure of the bottle, remove paper from cap and securely screw cap on bottle, forcing bottle into soft plastic material wtihin cap.
A rubber/plastic gasket lid was to weatherproof seal the contents. The green tint color was a sun resistant barrier to prevent the sunlight from fading out GR-1 FORM paper information should it be unearthed.
Genuine wartime issue implemented late war by the time of D-DAY and should dispel the 'GI myth' that the M-1939 & M-1940 dog tags' notch was used to wedge into the KIA's front teeth (the notch was to align the tag on the series 300 ADDRESSOGRAPH machine). In the pre-DNA era, dental records were an important means of identification so to have purposely mangled, distorted teeth would render the QM GRS job that much more difficult.
More background Information:
The care of deceased military personnel and the maintenance and supervision of National Cemeteries are among some of the special services entrusted to The Quartermaster General. In 1861 the Secretary of War ordered The Quartermaster General to provide forms for preserving burial records and materials for registered headboards to be placed at the heads of all fallen soldiers' graves. In 1876 the Secretary of War formally charged The Quartermaster General with the responsibility of supervising the National Cemetery system, and centralizing all Mortuary Records. The way was further paved for a Theater Graves Registration Service during WW1, when The Quartermaster General was now responsible for the care of the dead and charged with the preservation of Mortuary Records as well as the maintenance of Temporary Burials and Semipermanent Military Cemeteries.
The outbreak of WW2, brought about a complete reorganization of the War Department. Fighting forces in 1942 and early 1943 were obliged to improvise their own Graves Registration Service, and tactical units were responsible for collecting and burying their own dead. Between March 28 and December 2, 1943 - thirteen GRS Companies were activated. Tactics and doctrine, as well as training were not yet available; the first document to be used as a basis was T/O 10-297 dated 1 November 1940, and another tool became TM 10-630 dated 23 September 1941. T was a strong need for simplification and reorganization, and finally The Quartermaster General was designated Chief, American Graves Registration Service by War Department Circular 206, dated 11 September 1943, making him responsible for formulating policies for the operation of Graves Registration Services outside the continental United States. In the field, Tunisia helped gain experience by trial and error, and the first official Theater Graves Registration Service was announced on 1 April 1943. Sicily was already better organized, while the first efficient recovery and evacuation of American dead took place during the Italian Campaign. On 9 June 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower finally signed Standing Operating Procedure No. 26 governing Army Burials, Graves Registration and Disposition of Effects, effective in the European Theater of Operations.
How We Sell
How We Sell
About IMA
Payment
Shipping
Returns
How We Sell
WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU GET! We display multiple images and write detailed descriptions of the products we sell in order to provide the customer with as much information as possible so you know what to expect when you open the box. However, most of our original antique items are not one-of-a-kind. Meaning the images you are viewing will not be the exact item that you will receive when you place your order. The images will, however, represent a typical example. In fact, the photos of products displayed on the website are never the very best examples of what we have. We make a concerted effort to photograph average examples of each product. This way, you can expect to receive an item that is at lest as good as the one photographed, unless specified otherwise. The only time you will get the exact item photographed is when an item is listed as ?one only? or ?one-of-a-kind?
About IMA
About IMA
Welcome to the International Military Antiques, Ibc ebay store. IMA Inc was founded by Christian Cranmer in 1981. In 2004, his son Alexander joined the business and together (with plenty of help from their magnificent staff) have grown IMA to become the world leader of the Military Collectibles, Military Antiques and the Militaria industry. We offer thousands of military antique items, including very rare original pieces spanning the past five centuries, as well as hard to find top quality new made reproductions. IMA supplied some of the world's foremost Military Museums, Film Productions (Saving Private Ryan), Collectors, and Re-enactors. However, most IMA customers are just everyday people that happen to share our passion for history. We are an American company with European roots. Our corporate offices are located in Gillette, New Jersey, less than one hour from New York City.
We hope you enjoy our Ebay store and encourage you to visit all of our listings on ebay for more information and pictures. Please feel free to contact our excellent customer service department with questions about anything that we are selling on eBay. Thank you very much for visiting.
Payment
Payment
We accept PayPal. No other form of payment is accepted at our eBay Store.
Shipping
Shipping
Our goal is to ship all items within 1 business day of cleared payment (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).
ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS- ALL IMPORT DUTIES (such as VAT), IMPORT TAXES, DELIVERY SURCHARGES, BROKERAGE FESS, AND ANY OTHER IMPORT RELATED CHARGE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.
All items are shipped by tracked insured service through either UPS or USPS.
Once items are dispatched we cannot alter transit times, as UPS and USPS are responsible for all transit commitments.
We ship to shipping addresses provided by PayPal. Before you pay, please make sure PayPal shipping address matches the address to which you would like us to ship.
We reserve the right not to ship to unconfirmed addresses for multiple bids using PayPal. Payment will be refunded for unacceptable multiple orders, and in addition those orders will also be canceled from eBay.
Tracking numbers are automatically emailed the day an item is shipped. If you do not receive an email and you think your item has shipped please check your SPAM folder before contacting us.
Combined Shipping
Only items ordered together at eBay checkout may be combined into one shipment.
Shipping Carriers & Rates
Carriers- UPS & USPS
Rates-
U.S. Domestic (48 States) Ground Service Rate: FREE
International & Alaska/Hawaii Rates- Calculated by weight and service speed
Shipping Restrictions
The majority of items sold by IMA can be shipped to most countries around the world. However, some items are restricted depending on the delivery location. We do our very best to block restricted orders before purchase, but in some cases we may not stop a restricted order until after it has been placed. In those instances, the order will be canceled and refunded before it leaves our warehouses.
Estimated Transit Times
Domestic
- Ground: 3-7 business days
International
- UPS Expedited: Depends on location, generally 3-5 business days
- UPS Express: Depends on location, generally 2-3 business days
- USPS Priority International- Depends on location, typically 1-3 weeks.
Important notes about IMA shipping policy:
- All orders ship within 1 business day after cleared payment.
- All displayed delivery dates are ESTIMATES, not guaranteed days of arrival. While the majority of orders will arrive on the estimated dates some orders may be delayed for various reasons. If you need an order by a specific date please place the order on then contact us to confirm that we can meet your requirements. - International customers are responsible for any and all import duties, tarriffs and delivery surcharges.
Returns
Returns
Return Policy
We care about our customers and will always try to help you, so if you have any problems please contact us immediately. Please allow us the opportunity to resolve problems; we understand the concern and frustration you may have and will do our very best to resolve any and all issues. PLEASE CONTACT US AND WAIT FOR A RESPONSE BEFORE LEAVING ANY NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPENING ANY DISPUTES ON PAYPAL.
All communications are handled by our customer service team through email, we strive to answer all emails as quickly as possible, however, in the case of an urgent issue. Please contact us between 8:30am-5pm (EST), Monday through Friday for expedited service.
We know it's sometimes necessary to exchange or return an item. We want to make it easy.
Returns, Refunds & Exchange Instructions:
- Your return must be postmarked within 30 days.
- You DO NOT need a Return Authorization Number (RA#).
- You may return anything unused or unaltered for a refund.
- Unaltered Condition means that no restoration, painting, major cleaning, or change of any kind has occurred.
- Request a Return through eBay returns.
- Complete the returns from on reverse side of your invoice/order packing slip.
- Secure your merchandise in the original packaging, if available, and enclose the completed returns form.
- Affix the provided return address label over the original shipping label on your package.
- The return address label provided by IMA is not pre-paid. It is only an adhesive label with our correct address.
- Take this package to your preferred shipping carrier.
- The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs (both ways) unless the product error was the fault of IMA. For items purchased with "free shipping" the initial shipping fee will be deducted from your refund or exchange.
- We strongly recommend you insure the return and get a tracking number as we cannot issue a refund, exchange or credit in the event of a lost or damaged return.
- We refund money by the same method used for purchase.
- A credit or exchange will not be issued until IMA reviews the returned merchandise.
- Due to the nature of our products, reviewing returns can be a long and involved process. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- If you do not have your original invoice/packing slip, simply ship your merchandise to: IMA Returns Department, 1000 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ, 07933, USA. Be sure to include a brief note telling us your name, order number (if you have it), explanation as to why you are returning your item and how you'd like us to proceed (refund, store credit, exchange).
Feedback Policy
We leave feedback immediately after payment is made for IMA. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US AND WAIT FOR A RESPONSE BEFORE LEAVING ANY NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPENING ANY DISPUTES ON PAYPAL. Negative feedback and PayPal disputes should be used as a VERY LAST RESORT. We will resolve your issue before either option is required- that is a promise.
Restocking Fees
While we try very hard to avoid any restocking fees but we reserve the right to apply a 20% surcharge of the overall order cost.
Cancellation Requests
Due to multiple warehouses, the pace of eBay fulfillment requirements, and high order volume we are unable to honor any order cancellation requests. You are free to return the order for a refund (minus all shipping fees).
Items Damaged in Transit
If you receive a package that appears damaged or which you believe has incurred damage in transit, contact us right away. We will notify UPS about a pending claim. UPS will pick up the parcel for examination. (UPS rules, not ours). UPS will respond to IMA and we will try to ship your replacement order out as soon as possible. If a problem exists and you suspect that it did not arise in shipping, please contact us immediately. UPS claims can take up to four weeks, but typically are resolved sooner. If you received your order by US MAIL please contact IMA immediately.
Delivery Mistakes & Problems
If there is a problem or error with a delivery please contact IMA right away. We retain tracking numbers for all UPS & USPS shipments. We also maintain a secure database of customer addresses. If a mistake was made and IMA is responsible, we will correct it out of our cost. If the mistake was made by the shipping carrier they are responsible for all additional costs but we will work with you to have the issue resolved quickly and completely. If the mistake was the error of the customer, we will do our very best to assist you in completing a successful delivery but the customer will be responsible for all additional fees including the total cost of the order.
Helpful Links
Add to Favorite Sellers
Sign up to Newsletter
View Feedback
Contact Seller
Visit seller's eBay Shop
About Seller Page
More Items!
View more great items
U.S. WWII Naval Officer Blue Peaked Visor Cap- Size US 7.75 (62cm)
&dollar64.95
U.S. WWII Naval Officer Blue Peaked Visor Cap- Size US 7 (56cm)
&dollar64.95
U.S. GI WWII Winter Cap with Buckle - Size 7 (56 cm)
&dollar32.95
U.S. WWII Naval Officer Blue Peaked Visor Cap- Size US 7.5 (60cm)
&dollar64.95
Powered by
Frooition
Frooition Frooition | No-js Template | eBay design, eBay store design, eBay shop design, eBay template design, eBay listing design (ver:froo_no_js)
This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.