WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17

WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17

WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17

Early World War Two ammunition box. This model was the first metal ammo box - replacing the old style wooden boxes from World War One.

It's in decent shape. Only slight signs of wear on the bottom, tight locking latch and original web carry handle.

The original stencil markings are intact. Although the box was Arsenal OVER SPRAYED / repainted with a thin coat of OD Shade #7. These were used in all theaters of operation during the first two years of the war. They were eventually replaced with the familiar stamped Steel model. Don't pass it up!

These cans are increasing hard to find.. A' must have' for history buffs and collectors of military equipment. No WWII collection is complete with out one of these! WWII AMMO CAN WW2 USGI USA.
WWII AMMO CAN early WW2 USGI USA Rare Ammo Box m17