Offered here is a beautiful and 100% original World War II U.S. “Victory Tie & Watch Band” gift set, complete and still preserved in its original patriotic mailing box.
This type of set was sold during 1944–1946 and was typically:
•Sent from home to a U.S. soldier overseas, or
•Sent by a soldier back to his family or loved ones, or
•Given as a Victory / Welcome Home gift after the war.
📦 Contents (as marked on the box):
•One original khaki Victory tie
•One matching khaki watch band
Both items are nicely preserved and perfectly match the period.
🖼️ The Box:
The original box features a wonderful Stars & Stripes patriotic design with:
•“From” and “To” fields
•A U.S. soldier illustration
•Postal inspection text indicating it was meant to be mailed
This makes it a fantastic homefront / sweetheart / personal-history display piece.
🕰️ Period:
✅ World War II era, approx. 1944–1946
⭐ Condition:
•Set is complete
•Very nice display condition
•Box shows some honest age wear, but is solid and attractive
🎖️ Why this piece is special:
This is not just militaria — it is a personal, emotional artifact of the WWII homefront, showing how soldiers and families stayed connected during the war.
Perfect for:
•WWII collectors
•Homefront / sweetheart item collections
•Museum or showcase display
•Gift or conversation piece