Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets and later Camp Peary VA

and later Camp Peary VA

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

of North CarolinaApril 19     Battle of Camden

the GEW 43

showing just a few tiny dents

Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets and later Camp Peary VAOriginal 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.