Iron box from a british WWII trench

[Matteo La Boccia]

Any idea about this box? About 15x15x3 cm. Thanks!!!

 

[cudamark]

Nothing inside? Maybe a case for a delicate tool or instrument?

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Nothing inside? Maybe a case for a delicate tool or instrument?

It is closed. I think it can have something inside but I have not idea how to open without destroy box....

 

[cudamark]

I doubt the box is worth much. More likely the contents are worth a lot more.....if there are contents. Maybe a little penetrating oil on the latch and hinges will help. I wouldn't soak the box, as you don't want to take a chance of ruining whatever is inside.

 

[Jason in Enid]

nobody cares about a rusty box. If there is any value it would be in the unknown contents. Most likely its an empty case, not long for the trash heap

 

[ticndig]

put a little torch heat to the latch and hinge not enough to burn it up, just get it hot then spray with WD40 To cool it , it may open then. the expansion and contraction breaks rust .

 

[djackson7348]

Hope it's not a landmine...

 

[randazzo1]

That is really cool AND I salute your patience - If I found it I would have shoveled it open immediately

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

If you look at the upper edge of #28 in the link below (issued "kit" for WWI) there is a mention of a shaving equipment. Not enough detail to show the closure but the size and shape appear right.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history...s-from-the-Battle-of-Hastings-to-Helmand.html

 

[A2coins]

Crack it open there would be sparks and metal flying if it were me lol but I can see why you want to be careful it could be a cool relic

 

[cudamark]

Hope it's not a landmine...

Not likely, but, I still don't think I'd put a torch to it.

 

[DCMatt]

It has a latch to keep in closed and ring(s) like it should be stored or hung in a specific place. To my mind that makes the contents important.

So I'm guessing it's not a ration box or cigarette case or shaving kit. Maybe first aid supplies? Hypodermic needles? Morphine? Gas mask repair? Weapon cleaning or repair supplies?

 

[Tony in SC]

I use PB Blaster on rusty fittings and hinges.

 

[A2coins]

Open it allready lol

 

[ARC]

Gently hit it with a sledge hammer.

:P

 

[1637]

i really want this to be something cool,i hope he gets back to us.
brad

 

[ARC]

Youi guys ever hear of the "money / metal" kits ?

They were kits on planes and such with gold and other metals in a box designed to survive a crash and used as a survival barter kit.

They were mostly reclaimed... but I just had a flash... would be cool if this was the "jumbo" kit. heh

 

[Anduril]

If you look at the upper edge of #28 in the link below (issued "kit" for WWI) there is a mention of a shaving equipment. Not enough detail to show the closure but the size and shape appear right.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history...s-from-the-Battle-of-Hastings-to-Helmand.html

All that crap, and only 25 bullets?!!

 

[NapervilleDan]

Well?

What's in it? So rude to make us wait........ LOL

 

[Louie D]

Hope it's not a landmine...

My exact thought.