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strop, razor

human history
  • Other Name

    Superior "Broke In" razor strop (trade name)

    2/Lt Daniel Patrick Reardon, NZFA, WW1 (associated name)

  • Description

    Leather razor strop that belonged to 2/Lt 61957 Daniel Patrick Reardon, NZ Field Artillery, NZEF, WW1

    heavy leather strap with metal hook at one end and shaped hand grip at other

    markings:

    on one side impressed: SHARPEN

    on reverse side: MADE IN USA / Superior / 629 / 'BROKE IN" / GENUINE HORSE HIDE

  • Place
    United States of America
  • Associated Place

    Western Front/Europe

  • Accession Number
    1997.15.12
  • Accession Date
    1997
  • Department

    History

    War History

strop, razor 1997.15.12

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  • razor strop [1997.15.12]
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  • razor strop [1997.15.12]

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