In black Bakelite, about 2" long.

In fair condition. The main part of the cylinder shows field use and wear to the exterior, but is overall well-preserved and sound. A part of the lower portion of the screw-on top is missing, but the part that remains still adheres to the capsule reasonably well with the remaining threads and will stay attached if undisturbed.

A Soviet equivalent of a dog tag, these were designed to carry a paper scroll with the soldier's name and brief family information. In reality, most soldiers kept their capsule empty due to a prevalent superstition that carrying a paper scroll would entail certain death.

Please note, the penny in our photo is for size reference.