One off the wanted list! - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Luc · #1 02-09-21, 08:26 PM

Finally, after years of searching I managed to purchase the last missing key element of a Chaplain's field communion set: a 1944 dated oak wood pyx. It meaures 3x3x1 inch.

It was described as a compass box but I was fortunate to find it as the manufacturer's name was stated; they are well known for making military communion sets.

arrestingu · #2 02-09-21, 08:36 PM

Impressive ,well spotted

Fatherofthree · #3 02-09-21, 09:23 PM

What a great find after all the years of searching; I don't suppose there are many of them in existence.

As has been stated on here numerous times, there is still stuff out there waiting to be found.

Regards.

Brian

Luc · #4 03-09-21, 08:30 PM

Thanks guys!

The good thing is that I won it for £10.50 which was just a small fraction of my bid.

Luke H · #5 03-09-21, 08:44 PM

Congratulations, proof that research pays dividends and the bargains are out there still on well known auction sites!

leigh kitchen · #6 03-09-21, 09:20 PM

And great that it only cost a few ounces.

RAChD · #7 24-10-21, 09:19 AM

Great news.
I'm so glad you finally found one!

In a similar vein I recently obtained a rare medical officers opthalmic and hypodermic medicines case being sold as a calling card case with its arrow mark.

Your wooden pyx is exactly like the one I had in my communion kit.

Luc · #8 24-10-21, 05:41 PM

Thanks Matt! What made you decide to stop collecting RAChD?