This crate is a rare pre war ammunition crate which is a German 7.92mm wooden ammunition crate, the box held 1500 rounds × 7.92mm bullets. The crate which is Reichswehr era made in 1935. The crate is in very nice condition, with the wood still retaining most of its original dark brown stain, though it shows a lot of dirt, discoloration, and looks like some post war paint remains as well and some minor damage. The crate remains solid, not breaking up or falling apart. It has experienced some small amount of woodworm, but this has been treated, and the box is well preserved. A small maker mark is present on the front with the date. Both leather hinges are intact and in good condition;The leather lock is complete and still works fine, the lid opens and closes without issue. One of the leather carry handles are also present the other one is missing. Inside, there are some knocks and marks from use, but nothing significant. This is a nice example of this unusual ammunition crate which is perfect for display or any collection.The crate. The crate was found in Narvik used during the battles in April-June 1940 during the German invasion and occupation of Norway 1940-1945. The crate comes with A5 laminated information card.
The Battle of Narvik saw Norway's toughest fight in World War II; nearly 7,500 Norwegian soldiers participated in the battle, along with British, French and Polish troops against the German Gebirgsjager soldiers of the 3rd Mountain Division. The reconquest of Narvik was the first time the Third Reich war machine had to be removed from a captured city. The Allies briefly managed to tack back the town but abandoned it to the Germans after the invasion of France.
This crate is a rare pre war ammunition crate which is a German 7.92mm wooden ammunition crate, the box held 1500 rounds × 7.92mm bullets. The crate which is Reichswehr era made in 1935. The crate is in very nice condition, with the wood still retaining most of its original dark brown stain, though it shows a lot of dirt, discoloration, and looks like some post war paint remains as well and some minor damage. The crate remains solid, not breaking up or falling apart. It has experienced some small amount of woodworm, but this has been treated, and the box is well preserved. A small maker mark is present on the front with the date. Both leather hinges are intact and in good condition;The leather lock is complete and still works fine, the lid opens and closes without issue. One of the leather carry handles are also present the other one is missing. Inside, there are some knocks and marks from use, but nothing significant. This is a nice example of this unusual ammunition crate which is perfect for display or any collection.The crate. The crate was found in Narvik used during the battles in April-June 1940 during the German invasion and occupation of Norway 1940-1945. The crate comes with A5 laminated information card.
The Battle of Narvik saw Norway's toughest fight in World War II; nearly 7,500 Norwegian soldiers participated in the battle, along with British, French and Polish troops against the German Gebirgsjager soldiers of the 3rd Mountain Division. The reconquest of Narvik was the first time the Third Reich war machine had to be removed from a captured city. The Allies briefly managed to tack back the town but abandoned it to the Germans after the invasion of France.
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