Original WWII U.S. Navy Silver Presentation Box named to Capt. P.D. Quirk of the Destroyer U.S.S. Gridley Technical Books meaning they are more used

meaning they are more used and somewhat soiled

Maker of a Kentucky

It is commonly referred to as simply "ADSEC"

and the frame of brass and what appears to be aluminum is covered in a black finish

New Made Item: High quality M35

Original WWII U.S. Navy Silver Presentation Box named to Capt. P.D. Quirk of the Destroyer U.S.S. Gridley Technical Books meaning they are more usedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is wonderful marked wood lined Sterling Silver Commemorative Presentation box, measuring 8" X 3 1 2" X 2 1 2" with a hinged lid. It is marked STERLING near the maker mark on the bottom of the box. The top is engraved: TO OUR SKIPPER P D QUIRK FROM OFFICERS OF THE U S S GRIDLEY The front face of the box is engraved with the names of the ships 24 officers, who presented the box. Inside the box is an old clipping, with