Originally Posted by
jitkaau
It's a variation on a 'hussif' or an 'etui'- soldiers used to take these little sewing kits onto the battlefield. I have a collection of them and have always got my eyes peeled for an extra one to add to the collection.
The link below shows you a photograph of a more fancy one:
http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/r...o1486etui.html
Any chance of seeing pictures of your collection? I've collected thimbles and antique sewing tools for many years. Barb A.