Model Railway Forum

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:08 am You started it. We both need to be in the shade.

I was bored yesterday, but better today.

It doesn't look constructed to hold a vacuum, so i'd say air, with green felt!

Medals?

Mr Bones wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:47 pmMedals?

Aleady tried that Mr B, Post #20

Ok so if none of the above lets try a process of elimination;

Not opened since 1980, so nothing useful then.

Presented in 1980 so could be a gift.

Not a retirement gift as you would be too young

Could be a leaving present.

Without knowing the boxes dimensions I will go for cuff links or tie pin something along that line

Richard

12 ins x 8 ins x 2ins Richard. Outstanding achievement award from a large American company.

Purple Heart.

It must be some model railway engine.

A copy of his restraining order?

Tricky Dicky wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:36 pm.........
Could be a leaving present.

Without knowing the boxes dimensions I will go for cuff links or tie pin something along that line

Richard

A fountain pen (with or without pencil) was a popular leaving present in the past so I'll put that suggestion forward.