Cigarette Packs (2), Japanese POW WWII ME-109

Cigarette Packs (2), Japanese POW WWII ME-109Here are two packs cigarettes as provided to prisoners of war in Japan during WWII. The pack with the eagle graphic is the Kinshi brand from the Sembaikyoku Tobacco Company. The pack with the aircraft graphic has not yet been idenfitied. Both packs contain 10 cigarettes. Each carton has experienced the effects of age. Measures 2. 75 inches long, ~1. 5 inches wide, and ~1 2 inch thick.

See photos of the tables of contents for each of the three sections

The dial markings are clear and the case is intact

Here is an authentic WW2-vintage Carburetor Temperature Indicator as appeared in the early WW2 Fighter Curtiss P-40B Warhawk

The indicator is in exceptional condition cosmetically

The indicator is in very good condition for its age

The manual for the sight can be viewed at ibiblio

RC-96-A was designed for use in US Army Air Force aircraft to control a radio transmitter so that it will automatically transmit a predetermined type of signal on a predetermined carrier frequency for a period of approximately 14 seconds of each minute

The glass has a small crack at  ~7pm on its face

On this particular instrument

and 3/8 inches thick

another revolution is 10 minutes

US Army Air Force Type D-3