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Military Escape and Evasion Kits (more commonly referred to as "Barter

Kits") were issued to pilots and paratroopers to barter their way out of

difficult situations if they were downed in unfriendly territory . The

kits contain gold coins, go1d rings, gold pendants, gold chain links,

and 21 jewel watches, depending on the individual kit.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Survival Physical Description United States Military Atlantic Region Escape and Evasion Kit; black rubber box used by pilots and paratroopers unopenned and sealed; contains five gold coins and 3 gold rings. Dimensions 3-D: 9.5 × 11.4 × 1.9cm (3 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 3/4 in.)
 Materials Synthetic Rubber
 Inventory Number A19800127000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Defense Logistics Agency Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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