Post by andrewupton on Oct 9, 2008 2:13:31 GMT 1
Whilst on holiday in Cornwall recently, I was looking around a very small local museum when I spotted a Vickers ammunition box lurking in a dark corner. I asked the gentleman behind the counter if I might get it out to have a closer look, and he was quite happy for me to do so. On closer inspection, I was suprised to see that the rear cover was not hinged at the very back as every other actual example I had handled had been, but was hinged to the long side! I had seen this type in several WW1 pictures before, but had never been quite certain if this was some form of artistic license. I also noted that the front closing strap was different to any that I had previously seen, being rivetted to the main body of the box, not attached to the top, also that it lacked the anti-gas felt seal to the inside of the lids and the leather strap and stud on the top. No date or makers mark was obviously present, so I photographed it from all relevant angles.
Returning home and checking Richards website it would seem to be an example of the of the No. 6 box, seemingly quite an early beast and a rare survivor in such excellent condition(the only damage being to the main leather tab at the front, all the rest being present in near perfect condition) and something I would love to have been able to add to my own collection, so I thought I would post the pictures here for a few others to enjoy!
Returning home and checking Richards website it would seem to be an example of the of the No. 6 box, seemingly quite an early beast and a rare survivor in such excellent condition(the only damage being to the main leather tab at the front, all the rest being present in near perfect condition) and something I would love to have been able to add to my own collection, so I thought I would post the pictures here for a few others to enjoy!
