Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets of North CarolinaApril 19 Battle

of North CarolinaApril 19     Battle of Camden

which took place 31 March - 6 April 1945

and later Camp Peary VA

within both the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia and in the Independent State of Croatia

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the pan:

Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets of North CarolinaApril 19 BattleOriginal Item. Only One Available. Dynamite was a very crucial material used by both sides during World War II. Due to the nature of these items, very few examples survive to this day. Most, if not used, were intentionally destroyed for obvious reasons! This is a great scarce crate meant to transport demolition blocks. The side reads: R 7 HDA 16 BLOCKS, DEMOLITION, M3 (COMPOSITION C 3) IN 2 HAVERSACKS 0. 81 CU. FT. 44 LBS. GROSS JAN 11 1945 36 LBS.