Vintage U.S. Military “High Explosives” TNT Crate Murano together with time and use

together with time and use

as the text across the top denotes

These blocks were put in place simply to allow ease of movement during photography and are not included

bulb is not included

the hardware appears to be original and is of a brass manufacture (save for an aftermarket lock hasp)

Vintage U.S. Military “High Explosives” TNT Crate Murano together with time and use1952; U. S. Ordnance Department Original wooden military munitions crate stenciled "HIGH EXPLOSIVES DANGEROUS" across the face panel and marked along the side with weight and content specifications: "NET WT. 40 LBS GROSS WT. 47 LBS SCRAP TNT FROM BREAKDOWN 5 ERW RECLAIM 40MM J. O. 31 52." The dovetail joints, reinforced corners, and utilitarian stenciling identify it as a U. S. Ordnance Department issued container used for reclaimed or recycled TNT