TitleAmmunition Carry BoxDate1956About this objectThis painted plywood carry box with metal handles was used to store and transport ammunition. Both sides are marked with “300 CARI / 303 BALL / MK7 BDR / MF 10 12-56,” indicating it contained .300 and .303 caliber ball cartridges of Mark 7 specification, manufactured in December 1956. Such boxes were part of mid-20th century military supply systems, designed for safe handling and transport of small arms ammunition.Object No.99.142Physical descriptionBox, brown painted plywood with metal handles.Inscriptions & marks"300 CARI / 303 BALL / MK7 BDR / MF 10 12-56" on both sidesDimensionsH: 217 mm L: 405 mm W: 113 mm MaterialPlywoodMetalSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
