Victorinox Swiss Army is a name more associated with boy scouts than bagistas, but with its 125th anniversary the label is proving is knows about much more than knives. As part of the milestone, the brand has released a swag of new products including this lush limited edition travel bag.

The handbag "reflect[s] the old-world luxury and dedicated workmanship from which our brand was born," says Victorinox Swiss Army. It's crafted from superior full-grain, Italian Belting leather and European materials. The individually polished Riri zips are made from precious metal alloys for that extra shine. It's not the most exciting design, but those high quality materials combine with a practical interior to make this quite a covetable item.

Snap gussets allow the bag to open flat, making for easy packing and unpacking. There's a front garment storage area with compression straps and a rear compartment with a removable suiter. It features a full-size hanger and foam bolsters to keep your clothes wrinkle-free.

Each handbag is individually numbered and sold with a certificate of authenticity. When you're paying $4000 for a travel bag, that guarantee is a very good thing.

[Source: Luxist]

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When Delia Dionne lost her purse on a canoeing trip in Maine four years ago, she was convinced she'd never see it again. But she didn’t count on the kindness of some local boy scouts.

Nick Cote and Kyle Skelton of the North Andover Boy Scout troop recovered the purse while cleaning up the Saco River. Remarkably the $600 Mrs Dionne carried with her was still inside. The boys laid the money out to dry on the rocks and amazingly saved all but a water-damaged $100.

The good Samaritans then sought out Mrs Dionne, who was understandably stunned to have her long lost wallet returned.

Tim Skelton, Kyle's father, was proud but not really surprised by his son's behavior.

"This is a great example of you do the right thing, you do the honorable thing in a situation," said Mr Skelton.

The kindness of the young boys did not go unrewarded. Delia and her husband Michael donated half of the remaining money to the boy scouts. But Delia's thanks was enough for them, who in turn donated the reward to a local elementary school who will use it to build a nature trail!

[Source: New England News]
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