Items from the Paul Kelly Collection World War II Era

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German Bayonet (1940's) This eagle-headed German bayonet was surrendered to J.R. Rencher in the Mooseberg prison camp.	Hilt of a German Ceremonial Sword (1940's) This German sword was surrendered to J.R. Rencher in the Mooseberg prison camp.
Coin Necklace Necklace made from a 1775 German coin taken from a German soldier in World War II	K Rations (1940's) A meal for soldiers in the field. This meal included (from left to right) a package of crackers with a wooden paddle for eating or spreading, a book of matches, a stick of gum, and a tin of potted meat. It is missing the cigarettes and chocolate bar.
US Marine Knife(1940's)	Paul Kelly Collection This collection includes items from the World War II era (1940's) collected by author Paul Kelly in connection with the research for his book, "Courage in a Season of War: Latter-day Saints Experience World War II."

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