Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets as indicated by the markings

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the pan:

the GEW 43

self-contained

showing just a few tiny dents

The pin comes in an original box

Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets as indicated by the markingsOriginal Item. Only One Available. Dynamite was a very crucial material used by both sides during World War II. Due to the nature of these items, very few examples survive to this day. Most, if not used, were intentionally destroyed for obvious reasons! This is a great scarce crate meant to transport demolition blocks. The side reads: R 7 HDA 16 BLOCKS, DEMOLITION, M3 (COMPOSITION C 3) IN 2 HAVERSACKS 0. 81 CU. FT. 44 LBS. GROSS JAN 11 1945 36 LBS.