This is a large Russian vehicle metal storage tin, measuring 18 inches long by 6 inches wide, with bolt holes in the base, designed for use on tanks or armoured vehicles. The box retains around 40% of its original yellow and green paintwork across its surface. It shows some dents and knocks from use and has light surface rust overall, though no heavy corrosion. The lid still opens and closes, the metal pull cord functions, and the interior shows only light rust with more paint remaining. Overall, the box is in good condition, has been well cleaned, and is ideal for display or any military collection.
This tin was recovered from the battlefield at the Seelow Heights in 1945, during the opening phase of the Battle for Berlin. The Battle of the Seelow Heights was part of the Seelow-Berlin Offensive Operation (16 April-2 May 1945). A pitched battle over three days (16-19 April), it was one of the last major assaults on entrenched defensive positions of the Second World War. Nearly one million Soviet soldiers of the 1st Belorussian Front, including 78,556 troops of the Polish 1st Army under Marshal Georgi Zhukov, attacked the position known as the "Gates of Berlin." They faced around 110,000 German soldiers of the 9th Army under General Theodor Busse, part of Army Group Vistula.
This is a large Russian vehicle metal storage tin, measuring 18 inches long by 6 inches wide, with bolt holes in the base, designed for use on tanks or armoured vehicles. The box retains around 40% of its original yellow and green paintwork across its surface. It shows some dents and knocks from use and has light surface rust overall, though no heavy corrosion. The lid still opens and closes, the metal pull cord functions, and the interior shows only light rust with more paint remaining. Overall, the box is in good condition, has been well cleaned, and is ideal for display or any military collection.
This tin was recovered from the battlefield at the Seelow Heights in 1945, during the opening phase of the Battle for Berlin. The Battle of the Seelow Heights was part of the Seelow-Berlin Offensive Operation (16 April-2 May 1945). A pitched battle over three days (16-19 April), it was one of the last major assaults on entrenched defensive positions of the Second World War. Nearly one million Soviet soldiers of the 1st Belorussian Front, including 78,556 troops of the Polish 1st Army under Marshal Georgi Zhukov, attacked the position known as the "Gates of Berlin." They faced around 110,000 German soldiers of the 9th Army under General Theodor Busse, part of Army Group Vistula.
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