New find british box ammunition?

[Flavio]

Hello guys, it's british ww1? 

 

[Flavio]

The box measures

Cm. 65x25x23,5

[Chasemuseum]

Does is have a number stamped in the wood on the bottom ? Typically C151

[Flavio]

Thanks first of all for the quick reply.

I have to look better if there are still writings on the bottom.

If there were no other writings, what could possibly contain a chest of this kind?

Unfortunately the case is without its lid

Edited 28 August , 2022 by Flavio

[Chasemuseum]

British wooden ammunition chests from both world wars came in a number of different styles and sizes. The "quality" chests were intended to be returned as salvage and reused. During both wars when it was obvious that salvage would not occur, single use "one way" chests were used. The construction of this chest is typical of a "one way" chest.

 

The size code denotes the purpose of the chest. C151 was the code for the box holding 4 complete cartridges for the 18-pounder field gun.

 

I have not checked the tables for chest sizes. This would give a clearer indication. The approximate dimensions indicate that it is more likely for fixed ammunition (shell & case coming as a single packaged component). The HE is a typical easy reference marking for High Explosive as opposed to alternative charges - shrapnel, shot, illumination, gas, smoke, etc.

 

 

[Chasemuseum]

Also it is definitely not for the 18-pr as that chest is 25.5 x 27 (including lid) x 74cm

[Flavio]

Could it be for the 13 pdr or for the 60 pounder?

[Chasemuseum]

I was thinking the 13-pr but I do not have the box dimensions.

[Flavio]

In the end, guys, I bought the cash box we were talking about some time ago for a few euros.

But the surprise was to find some writings engraved in the wood that certainly highlight the period of belonging, but could, with your help, reveal other interesting details.

[Flavio]

[Flavio]

What do you think? 

@ianjonesncl

@Chasemuseum

 

Edited 15 October , 2022 by Flavio

[ianjonesncl]

Dimensions of Ammunition Boxes from Field Service Pocket Book 1914