Original U.S. WWII Small Arms .50cal Incendiary M1 Ball 350 Cartridge Model 1917 Wooden Ammunition Crate NATION for maker Christian Theodor Dicke

for maker Christian Theodor Dicke of Lüdenscheid

but also quite worn

It is marked on the top with bkh

Eisen- und Stahlwarenfabrik (Iron & Steel Factory)

Clearly intended for use by approaching the victim from behind

Original U.S. WWII Small Arms .50cal Incendiary M1 Ball 350 Cartridge Model 1917 Wooden Ammunition Crate NATION for maker Christian Theodor DickeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Issue "Packing box M1917" ammunition crate for 350 . 50cal M1 Ball Incendiary Cartridges, as used by the legendary Browning M2 "Ma Deuce" heavy machine gun. The front of the crate still bears the original packing information on the front: CAL. . 50 350 CARTRIDGES INCENDIARY CALIBER 50 M1 IN CARTONS AMMUNITION LOT NUMBER DES MOINES ORD. PLANT 20367 The rear of the box has additional