World War II Letters: Present to a Sweetheart

Dad found this Mexican silver and tigereye bracelet for my mom, in a shop, near his Battle Creek, Michigan army base in 1943.  Dad knew mom's taste.  Mom was tall -- 5'9";  large, striking pieces, like the bracelet, suited her perfectly.  I remember Mom's wearing the bracelet all the time, when we kids were growing up. As babies, my brother David and I teethed on it. She wore the bracelet until her death, in 2008. It's interesting to consider that, low army pay, soldiers were able to buy beautiful presents, for their sweethearts.