German, WW2, Camouflaged in Green & Brown, Wooden Ammunition Box for the S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. - O 2223 German, WW2, Camouflaged in Green & Brown, Wooden Ammunition Box for the S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. - O 2223 Other Ammunition

This is a German, WW2, Wooden Ammunition box for the (charges 1 to 6) S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. The cartridge cases were separately loaded with the ammunition. there were 6 charge weights for the gun. The first 6 were normally used with charges 7 and 8 as a supercharge. These last 2 charges caused considerable wear to the gun and corrosion to the chamber and were not normally used. The box measures 19 ½ x 13 ½ x 7 ½ inches is size. This is a propellant box for the 6 charge load and is stencilled on the top in white Kart. s.10cm K.18. The metal fittings, including the carrying handles, clasp and reinforced corner fixings are in excellent condition and carry their original camouflaged green and brown painted finish. There woodwork is in excellent condition and the sides carry dovetailed joints. The price includes UK delivery. O 2223