This is a large German Wehrmacht food rations crate, used and opened, with the original lid now missing. The wood remains solid with no major damage only light knocks and wear consistent with use it has had to be clued on the bottom partley where the nails have loosend up over time. It still retains its original brown colouring and clear black stamped markings, including the Wehrmacht eagle on the front and dated 1940 on the back. Although the crate once showed signs of woodworm, it has been treated and is now stable, not breaking apart, with its markings still sharp and visible. Measuring 24 inches by 16 inches, this is a fantastic and well-preserved example of a rare German Army supply crate, now over 80 years old.The crate with an A5 laminated information card and accompanying photo.The crate was found on a brocante near Paris from German invasion of France or occupation 1940-1944.
This is a large German Wehrmacht food rations crate, used and opened, with the original lid now missing. The wood remains solid with no major damage only light knocks and wear consistent with use it has had to be clued on the bottom partley where the nails have loosend up over time. It still retains its original brown colouring and clear black stamped markings, including the Wehrmacht eagle on the front and dated 1940 on the back. Although the crate once showed signs of woodworm, it has been treated and is now stable, not breaking apart, with its markings still sharp and visible. Measuring 24 inches by 16 inches, this is a fantastic and well-preserved example of a rare German Army supply crate, now over 80 years old.The crate with an A5 laminated information card and accompanying photo.The crate was found on a brocante near Paris from German invasion of France or occupation 1940-1944.
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