Original U.S. WWII 1944-Dated Army Officer Folding Field Desk by Herkert & Meise Trunk Co. with Send-Home Label - McSkala, 121st Military Intelligence Detachment DP-28 LMG and the flaps fold down

and the flaps fold down easily

It was also used during the early years of the American Civil War until around 1862

but the holes are fresh and we do not believe that it was original to the field jacket

and has a NY belt buckle also by Mills & Orndorff with an 1881 patent date

So it looks like this wrapper was meant to close in two different sizes

Original U.S. WWII 1944-Dated Army Officer Folding Field Desk by Herkert & Meise Trunk Co. with Send-Home Label - McSkala, 121st Military Intelligence Detachment DP-28 LMG and the flaps fold downOriginal Item. Only One Available. This 1944 dated Army Officer table top fold out desk with original paint is in overall fine condition. Drawers function and hinges operate smoothly. This example is missing the typewriter but retains all drawers. This is a wonderful portable mobile desk. There is a send home label on the top which is now very worn so we cant make out the sender, but we can partially see the shipping address which is McSkala Supply