"Commemorative Padlocks - Mechanicals"

	"C.Q.D." also known as "SIMMON'S WIRELESS" also known as "Titanic SOS". 2 13/16" high x 2" wide. Brass case. Brass shackle. Keyway: Flat. 1 Lever, 4 Wards. The patent was applied for on April 28, 1910 and issued on January 17, 1911. This padlock was offered in the Simmons Hardware Co. catalogs of 1910 thru 1917. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 which leads me believe that this padlock was adopted as the commemorative for the Titanic instead of being made to commemorate the Titanic. Made for: Simmons Hardware Co. Mfg by: Slaymaker. George M. Miller Patent # 981784.   More...  "The David Heuermann Collection"	4908
	"MARNE" also known as "Battle of the Marne" also known as "Miracle of the Marne". 3 7/16" high x 2 5/8" wide x 13/16" deep. Steel case. Steel shackle. Brass face plate. Hollow barrel key. Commemorates the WW 1 battle on the Marne river in France September 5 thru 12 1914 resulting in a Franco-British victory. Mfg by: Walsall Lock and Cart Gear Ltd. (Great Britain). "The David Heuermann Collection"	6371