This is a German large wooden ammunition crate which held 20 (Schießbecher) Anti-tank rifle grenades .The crate is in very nice condition with the wood still retaining most of its original brown stain and though it shows some dirt, discoloration, and minor damage. The crate remains solid, not breaking up or falling apart the box is well preserved. Both hinges are intact and in good condition; one lock still works fine and has some of its green paintwork remains the lid opens and closes without issue. The rope carry handle is also present.Inside there is a complete maker paper label with all very clear to see all of its maker markings with a last packed date of 1943.The box has some knocks and marks from use, but nothing significant. This is a fine example of this unusual ammunition crate which is perfect for display or any collection. The crate comes with 2 laminated A5 information cards featuring photographs with diagrams.
The first German World War 2 rifle grenade launcher was a spigot type developed in 1941 in an attempt to provide anti-tank capability to small infantry units, but it proved ineffective and was discontinued in 1942. In early 1943 a second pattern, launcher cup type, rifle grenade launcher was introduced and utilized until the end of the war. At least eight different types of grenades were utilized with the launcher including anti-personnel, anti-tank, smoke, flare and propaganda leaflet grenades. The anti-tank Grenade 40 was developed in 1943 for use with the rifle grenade launcher discharge cup, (Schießbecher),
This is a German large wooden ammunition crate which held 20 (Schießbecher) Anti-tank rifle grenades .The crate is in very nice condition with the wood still retaining most of its original brown stain and though it shows some dirt, discoloration, and minor damage. The crate remains solid, not breaking up or falling apart the box is well preserved. Both hinges are intact and in good condition; one lock still works fine and has some of its green paintwork remains the lid opens and closes without issue. The rope carry handle is also present.Inside there is a complete maker paper label with all very clear to see all of its maker markings with a last packed date of 1943.The box has some knocks and marks from use, but nothing significant. This is a fine example of this unusual ammunition crate which is perfect for display or any collection. The crate comes with 2 laminated A5 information cards featuring photographs with diagrams.
The first German World War 2 rifle grenade launcher was a spigot type developed in 1941 in an attempt to provide anti-tank capability to small infantry units, but it proved ineffective and was discontinued in 1942. In early 1943 a second pattern, launcher cup type, rifle grenade launcher was introduced and utilized until the end of the war. At least eight different types of grenades were utilized with the launcher including anti-personnel, anti-tank, smoke, flare and propaganda leaflet grenades. The anti-tank Grenade 40 was developed in 1943 for use with the rifle grenade launcher discharge cup, (Schießbecher),
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