German, WW2, Large Cartridge Charge, Wooden Ammunition Box for the S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. - O 2222 German, WW2, Large Cartridge Charge, Wooden Ammunition Box for the S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. - O 2222 Other Ammunition

This is a German, WW2, Wooden Ammunition box for the (large cartridge charge, charges 1 to 8) S.10cm K18 Heavy field gun. The cartridge cases were separately loaded with the ammunition. there were 8 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 23 x 13 ½ x 7 ½ inches is size. This is a propellant box for the large 8 charge load and is stencilled on the top in white lg.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 black painted finish. There are the remains of the paper contents label on one end of the box. The woodwork is in excellent condition with dovetailed joints to the ices and carries most of its original black painted finish. The price includes UK delivery. O 2222