July 7, 1941 - The United States occupies Iceland, taking over its defense from Great Britain and attempting to thwart a potential invasion by Nazi Germany.
May 11, 1942 - U.S. Navy established a Naval Operating Base (N.O.B).
U.S. Navy – Christmas 1942 Iceland
- Model: three barrel hinge, round bottom
- Year: 1945
- Status: in collection
