Original German WWII 1080 Round Austrian Mannlicher M30 8×56mmR Wood Ammunition Crate - dated 1938 Vietnam during the Battle of the

during the Battle of the Somme

The leather is stiff and shows signs of wear

Flying at extreme altitude in a B-17 or B-24 was physically demanding due to the un-pressurized nature of the planes and the resulting minus temperatures

There is also a faded red paint stamp on the outside

Original German WWII 1080 Round Austrian Mannlicher M30 8×56mmR Wood Ammunition Crate - dated 1938 Vietnam during the Battle of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Pre WWII Austrian wood ammunition crate, which measures approximately 27" x 11" x 7 ". It features the typical leather hinged lid secured by a leather strap and buckle, and has tan webbing handles on either end. The lid and the two narrow sides still have their original content labels, though all are worn. As best we can tell they all original said: 1. 080 Stck 8 mm M. 30 scharfe S Patronen Rottw.