WWII Era US Navy USN Padlock w/Keys Patent #2141748‎ Chicago Lock Co

The WWII Era US NAVY USN Padlock with Keys is an original period item from the United States, specifically designed during World War II. This militaria collectible reflects a piece of history from the conflict period and bears the patent number 2141748 from the Chicago Lock Co. With its original keys and authentic design, this lock is a unique and valuable artifact from the era of World War II. U.S. Patent 2,141,748 describes a vintage padlock mechanism featuring a flat, laterally elongated die-cast casing and a U-shaped shackle. The device was invented by Henry Hansen and assigned to the Chicago Lock Co., which prominently supplied these padlocks to the U.S. Navy during the World War II era.