A typical army issue dispatch case used for maps, compass, pencils and plotting instruments. Constructed from age-darkened cowhide, the case is approximately 24cm in height, 17.5cm wide, and can expand to 9cm thick if full. The forward fold-over flap has the outline of a five-pointed star stitched to its base, beneath which is sewn a dual-buttonholed leather tab. The leather tab passes through a horizontal leather loop rivetted to the body of the case and into a brass stud beneath it. The original hanging straps are complete to the reverse.