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Wooden address book binder with raised lettering and insignia from U.S. Army Air Forces Brookley Field

$300

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This wooden address book binder originates from Brookley Field, a major U.S. Army Air Forces base in Mobile, Alabama, that was operational during World War II and the immediate postwar period. The dated entries from June 30, 1943 to March 5, 1946 place this item squarely within the WWII era, when Brookley Field served as a vital logistics and maintenance depot. The raised lettering and insignia demonstrate skilled craftsmanship typical of military workshop projects or base hobby shops where service members created personalized items during their service. This address book appeals strongly to collectors of WWII military memorabilia, particularly those focused on Army Air Forces history and specific base documentation. The dated entries provide authentic provenance and a direct connection to service members stationed at Brookley Field during the war years. Military historians and descendants of Brookley Field personnel find such items invaluable for research and family heritage preservation. The combination of functional use, personal documentation, and base-specific identification makes this a desirable piece for serious collectors of military ephemera and WWII artifacts.

Dimensions

111/2"x 101/4"

Condition

Excellent