United States Military



             collectible / vintage / antique / usable wooden  ammunition box / crate (militaria / military memorabilia)









  ✅    The box was for holding 3 M28A2 H.E.A.T. training rockets, as described in the black
                     stenciled lettering on the side.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The side also has a "comp B" (composition B) label, to identify the type of powder that was
                     used in the rockets.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


  ✅    The "CU 1.59" label at the bottom left side is believed to show the volumetric capacity of the
                     box (1.59 cubic feet.), with the lid on it, which is not available for this box.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


  ✅    The bottom of the box has the box manufacturer listed:  Newman Construction Company, of
                     La Grange, Georgia (i.e., La Grange, GA 30241).  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The bottom of the box also has its manufacture date listed:  6-52 (June, 1952) (1950s era).  . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The sides have a "S9 JNA" label, but it is not known what this means.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


  ✅    The sides have a "Lot" label for the lot number, but it is blank on this box.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The steel inward-folding hinges for the box cover are on the top, but the box cover is not
                      included.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    Each hinge has 3 screw, or nail, holes for the top cover.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    Each hinge is attached to the side of the box with 3 screws.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)

   ✅    Each end (left side and right side) has a convenient, heavy duty rope handle, for carrying
                     the box with or without a substantial amount of weight in it.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


  ✅    The 4 vertical corner boards at each end would make the box stackable, because they are
                     taller than the 4 lid hinges.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The box is suitable for either indoor or outdoor use, as it is manufactured of durable
                     materials.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The box is usable for storage, but it is much too shallow for use as a bench, by itself.

   ✅    natural-wood colors (tans, or light browns)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


   ✅    black identification stencil-style all-capitals lettering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


   ✅    The box was assembled with nails at all 4 corners.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)
 

  ✅    The box measures 29 ⅝  in. wide   ͯ   14 ⅛  in. front-to-back   ͯ   5  in. tall (outside dimensions)
                 (i.e. wide and shallow).


  ✅    The front and back sides are ¾  in. thick, while the ends (left side and right side) are each 
                  1 ⅛  in. thick.


   ✅    Each of the 4 corners of the box has a 1-in.-thick reinforcement board.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above)


  ✅    The box weighs 13 lbs. (5.9 kg).


  ✅    flat (non-gloss), bare-wood finish (typical for boxes of this type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above)


  ✅    reason for selling:  It was included with another antiques purchase, and is no longer needed
                     to store those items.


  ✅    an actual, authentic box, not a copy or reproduction


  ✅    original price:  unknown

     ☑    It does not have a UPC code because it was not sold in modern retail stores.


     ☑    Ebay product ID (ePID) (Ebay catalog ID, or stock keeping unit (SKU)):  does not apply


     ☑    Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN):  does not apply (i.e., it is not a standard Amazon . com item)





      µ     It ships from the United States (USA) (i.e., I am a domestic-based seller).


       I offer multiple-item combined-for-discount shipping.


    ♲     I recycle packaging, which helps the environment and reduces shipping costs.



֍        As always, any questions you may have are always welcome, to ensure the best buying experience.        ֍