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Vtg Winston Cowhide Gold Wallet -Cold War Era Conelrad Civil Defense Prepardness

$ 18.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Gender: Women
  • MPN: Gold
  • Brand: Winston
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • Decade: 1950s
  • Occasion: Everyday
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: Leather
  • Color: Gold

    Description

    Vtg Winston Cowhide Gold Wallet -Cold War Era Conelrad Civil Defense Prepardness.
    Winston Pearlized Cowhide Gold Embossed Bifold Woman's Wallet with Matching Key Holder Case
    This wallet is new old stock. It appears to be new in the original box.
    The box has damage tape on all four sides, plastic cracked and/or missing in spots, rements of an old price sticker on the front, bottom of box is cracked and the bottom cardboard is ripped.
    The wallet is showing signs of dryness. May benefit from a conditiong treatment. Gold wallet embossed with white oak leaves and acorns.
    Wallet features - a secret pocket - removable photo card case - swing clip for adding windows - hand crafted
    Key case features- hard shell - spring hinge for easy closure - 4 metal key clips- case closes with key/keys out.
    Wallet comes with all the paper inserts shown in the pictures.
    Ephermera includes
    Winston Identification Card, Name, Address, Tel, Social Security Card No
    Miracle Purse Insert advertising the convenient coin slot in a hurry. Coins can be inserted thru this special pocket without the necessity on opening the purse or bifold.
    The outside cover is made of leather of the type stamped on this article. The lining, partitions and portions of stay are made from other material. #166
    Space for Credit Card featuring a specimen of Credit Corporation Route 6, New York & Logo
    No. 6542 Mr. John Jones
    On the back features instructions how to operate the swing bar clip in order to add additional swings.
    Cold War Ephermera
    WHEN THE WARNING SOUNDS A STEADY BLAST OF 3 TO 5 MINUTES
    This means: ATTACK ALERT-TAKE ACTION AS DIRECTED BY
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT,
    Tune your AM radio to a Conelrad frequency (640 or 1240) for official directions. Proceed according to your community's emergency action plan. Don't use the telephone.
    WAILING TONE OR SHORT BLASTS FOR 3 MINUTES ATTACK-TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY IN BEST
    This means:
    AVAILABLE SHELTER.
    In a building: If there is no prepared shelter, go into a basement or to an interior first floor room. Stay in shelter until you get word you can leave.
    Outdoors or in a car: Go to nearest shelter. If you cannot reach prepared shelter lie flat on the ground face down, or crouch on floor of car
    Civil Defense Prepardness Logo
    CIVIL DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS
    PREPARE:
    Your family shelter and equip with two-week supply of food and water, first aid kit, battery radio.
    Evacuation kit for your automobile with food, water, first aid kit, battery or car radio, blankets.
    LEARN
    1. Warning signals and what they mean.
    2. Your community plan for emergency action.
    3. Protection from radioactive fallout. 4. First aid and home emergency preparedness.
    5. Use of CONELRAD_640 or 1240 for official directions.
    Conelrad Logo Symbol
    See pictures for description/condition
    This wallet is from the 50's so it has age and the Ephermera shows age as well. There is a slight smell im assuminh from being packed up in the box. Not overwhelming just slight.
    If you have any questions please ask.
    Shipped with USPS Priority Mail