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A really neat part of military history, these open mess cufflinks, tie clip and matching lighter are original to each other (including the bottom half of the box). Social clubs on United States Air Force installations were at one time called Open Messes, even though most were known in vernacular as Officers Clubs or NCO clubs "Closed Mess" was when the few officers of a small fort would pool all of their food funds to provide all meals to members only, thus being "closed" to outsiders except as guests. In a larger post, the larger pool of officers could allow the officers to purchase meals on an individual meal basis (after payment of a small monthly dues amount). Such arrangements were called "Open Messes". And remember, a personal well thought out gift shows you took the time to care about that special person in your life. Our items are classic, sometimes unusual and vintage and sometimes a little bizarre. Whether it is a memory from their past or something that reminds you of how special they are, purchasing from us is a unique idea that you can’t get from a store every day. Just say the word and we will wrap it and put a beautiful bow on it for you at no extra charge . ✽ All you have to do it watch them smile and enjoy their special gift ♪♪F And while you are getting ideas for someone else, take a peek at some of our OTHER items. We have neat old collectibles and ODDITIES and some are REALLY one of a kind BIZARRE! https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=11469030&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4 Do we have personalized items? Sure!< https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=11601160&ref=shopsection_leftnav_7) Did you think we forgot the ladies? � https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=11875005&ref=shopsection_leftnav_8 We have mens accessories including cufflinks here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=11469022&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2 Return to our home page here ∆ https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques _______________________________________ PRODUCT DETAILS…………………………………. ♥ Maker: lighter is JAPAN and Penguin ● Material: ∆ Size: see photo ♦ Condition: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> as is.. I don't think these have been worn, only stored in a box for years) Because these are vintage estate pieces and are vintage and possibly pre-worn so they are not considered new from the factory….. Please see photos for any wear or light surface scratches that come with age.☺………………. Sold as is and priced accordingly.. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. All pieces have been worn at least one time unless otherwise specified. Although the pieces we carry are unique and interesting they may have a little wear ( if any) but they sure have a lot of love that came with them when they were first purchased way back when. 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