What is this box for??

[Joe N]

[Any ideas?? cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2176280098&category=36 049&rd=1

[Bill V]

Box

It looks like a box to carry the mg 34 basket drums to me its looks like the correct size,neat looking box anyway good luck BillV

[Michael Kuligowski]

hello !!
I am affriad this box has not much to do with MG drums ... propably some medical use box - or some sewing kit.. etc...

[GJR100]

It might not even be military ...

Bart

[Joe N]

Thanks all, I agree it is not likely for MG drums, but it is marked AVG42, so likely had a military use. Just can't figure this out!

[erichcraciun]

Looks more civilian than military based on the latch and handle.

Just my opinion.

Erich

[Joe N]

Thanks Gentlemen. If it is civilian, any other thoughts what it could be? And I am unsure why if it is civilian that it has a military ordnance code stamped into the lid and is green. A mystery to me.

[Richard]

Not 100% sure, but I have heard that these were for carrying foodstuffs.
Richard V

[Gary Wood]

Looks more civilian than military based on the latch and handle.

I have seen this set up on military items as well
cheers,
gary

[Gary Wood]

here is a metal tin for the mg34 tool kit I believe with the same type of latch and handle, there is a makers stamp and waffenampt stamp also on the side
cheers,
Gary

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[Gary Wood]

and to make it easier the tin from the auction

[Simon O.]

Gary
I think i have one of those tins myself, i'll have a rumage around when i get home.


Simon