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ID help need MG34/42 type Ammo can?

hicky1300

hicky1300

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IMG_0906.jpgIMG_0905.jpgHi All
Picked up whay i initially thought was the usual MG34/42 ammo can.
Couldn`t find the usual WaA markings where would expect them so decided to lightly bead blast off the rust.
Only marking I found was a R with a crown above (much like the WWI era Kriegsmarine) & 1918 next to it.
There isn`t room for the seal in the lid.
Is this a late WWI German MG ammo can or not?
Cheers
 
German WWI Patronenkasten 15. Usually these are made of slightly thicker steel plate than WWII boxes.
 
Thanks for that Tmine35
will do a bit more research
It does seem a bit heavier than the later MG34/42 ones
It is in very good sound condition - apart from the all over surface rust!!
Not a bad find for ten Euros then?
 
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