Vintage, probably second world war, military metal ammunition box. This very heavy, sturdy box we believe, is a military box (came from a collection). Unfortunately we can't find the crows foot although it has possibly worn away ? Great piece to add to your military collection could be used for other things - just decorative etc. Some age related wear - dents, rust etc which only adds to the look. 31 cm wide 11 cm depth 15 cm tall.
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Military metal ammunition boxes are heavy-duty containers designed to safely store and transport ammunition. They are often made of metal, but can also be made of wood or corrugated fiberboard.
History
NATO: NATO countries often use resealing ammunition boxes.
Warsaw Pact: Warsaw Pact countries often used single-use "spam cans" to store and transport ammunition. They also used crates with a sealed zinc lining on the inside.
United States Army: The AIC (Army Item Catalog) was replaced by the FSN (Federal Stock Number) in 1958, and then the NSN (National Stock Number) in 1975.
Features
Ammunition boxes are often labeled with the caliber, quantity, manufacturing date, lot number, and UN dangerous goods labels.
Metal boxes often have a rubber gasket in the hinged lid to protect the ammunition from moisture.
Out-of-use ammunition boxes can be used for general storage or other purposes.
Uses
Military uses include storing ammunition, mortars, grenades, and flares.
They can also be used for storing camping supplies.