Very rare British Royal Navy ammunition crate for 4.7-inch guns made in 1938 with a last packing date of October 1943, brought back from the island of Malta in the 1980’s as a souvenir from the battle

This is a British Royal Navy ammunition crate for 4.7-inch guns made in 1938 with a last packing date of October 1943.4.7-inch ammunition, a calibre widely used by the Royal Navy aboard destroyers, escort vessels and coastal defence batteries.

The crate is in very nice condition, with the wood still retaining most of its original brown stain with its black stamped markings on each end inclding the large N for Navy all clear to see.The side of the crate has white paintwork again lots of black markings including last pack date October 1943.The crate shows some dirt, discoloration and damage but nothing to bad at all. The crate is very solid, not breaking up or falling apart and has no woodworm it is a well preserved. On the inside there are some knocks and marks from use, but nothing significant. This is a fine example which is perfect for display or any collection. The crate was brought back from the island of Malta in the 1980’s as a souvenir from the siege and battle of 1940 until 1944.
The crate comes with 3 laminated A5 information cards featuring photographs.