Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets showing just a few tiny

showing just a few tiny dents

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

The 11 3/4 inch blade on this example (16 1/4 inches overall) is made from high nickel content iron

which is too short for both

and later Camp Peary VA

Original U.S. WWII Crate for C-3 Composition Demolition Blocks - Dynamite - Dated January 1945 British Helmets showing just a few tinyOriginal 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.