Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Cannon Priming Powder Keg marked “GUN DECK” with Brass Georgian Coat of Arms Multi Nation Flags 1943 letter notifying Rietz’s wife

1943 letter notifying Rietz’s wife Jean that her husband is missing in action

The hijacking plot was loosely based on the real-life 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847

The liner and inside of the helmet are named to 2nd Lt

[MADE BY]AMES MFG [Co]CHICOPEEMASS

33rd President of the United States

Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Cannon Priming Powder Keg marked “GUN DECK” with Brass Georgian Coat of Arms Multi Nation Flags 1943 letter notifying Rietz’s wifeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here is a small but substantial wooden keg measuring almost 10" in height and about 6 1 4" across its widest point at the midsection. It is bound with iron hoops, and has a brass tag stamped GUN DECK on the hoop around the mouth. Open topped as lid is now absent. A brass Georgian Coat of arms or Royal cypher made from brass has been added to its side once it was sold out of service. This contained the very finest priming