ID on british box ww2

[vickers]

Hi,
For what purpose was this box? Whitch content? Doen anybody have a pic of these capsules?
Thanks in advance!

 

[TimG]

Capsules, 35 ccs. Mk.I For use with Simulators, Gun Flash, No. 3 Mk.I or No. 5 Mk.I
No.3 - represents 3.7" or 4.5" Q.F. guns
No.5 - represents 25 pr Q.F. or 155 mm How.

TimG
View attachment gun flash.pdf

 

[tigbrand]

Im more interested in the 2" mortar boxes behind! Is that a museum or somebodies collection? Cheers Tig

 

[vickers]

Thanks for the compliments Tig, it’s my collection
thanks for the id Tim

 

[tigbrand]

Very impressive! Original boxes are hard to find in GC. Is there any chance of seeing some pics of the 2" boxes?Here are my 2 ww2 ones. Cheers Tig.
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/96341-2-quot-smoke-box

 

[reccetrooper]

Tigbrand, have you seen this box on Bassk’s website? https://www.ammunition-box.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscf50722.jpg

 

[roller63]

I think these tins might be internal parts for the the container in the first post ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-No-WW2...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649