In black Bakelite, about 2" long.

In excellent condition, completely intact and sound. There are a few tiny scratches here and there, but the exterior is free of significant wear or discoloration. The threads of the screw-on top are perfect.

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.