WW1 Canadian CEF Named Officers Chest CASC 26″ X 17″ X 15″

This WW1 Canadian CEF Named Officers Chest is a historical military item originating from the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Measuring 26 inches by 17 inches by 15 inches, the wooden chest was designed to store and transport personal belongings and field equipment for officers serving overseas. The chest is named, indicating its association with a specific officer, and displays period construction methods typical of early 20th-century military storage chest designs. Features may include original metal hardware, handles for portability, and marks or stenciling that identify the owner and unit, in this case, the Canadian Army Service Corps (CASC). Items such as this were standard issue for officers and would have accompanied them from mobilization through service in Europe. The chest provides tangible insight into the material culture and logistical arrangements of Canadian military forces during the First World War and is relevant for collectors and researchers of military history.