Very rare to find German wooden crate for 10 rounds of Granatenwerfer 15 bomb thrower also used on the Granatenwerfer 16 very nice condition,lovely condition dated 1918 recovered from a barn in the village of Miraumont on The Somme battlefield 1916-1918

This is a very rare crate to find a German wooden crate for 10 rounds of Granatenwerfer 15 launched grenade or bomb thrower in fantastic condition and so rare to get a late war 1918 made crate but these bombs were also used on the much more famous and well used Granatenwerfer 16 and has fantastic ink stamp maker marking inside the lid which is dated 13th February 1918. The box with most of its original marking fairly clear to see on the front also the top and the back on the front it is stamped 18 also has both its metal carry handles .The box is missing its internal racks but the hinges are in good working order the lid opens closes and the locks work perfectly as well the box has had wood worm but has been treated and has no real damage and retains a lot of original colour. The inside of the box is in nice condition again overall the crate does have a bit of damage from wear and tear when being used but the wood is still solid for over 100 years old and the box is perfect for display or re enacting. This crate comes from a private collection on the Somme and was found years ago barn on a Farm in the village of Miraumont on the Somme battlefield the front line of late 1916 to 1918.It has been in a private collection until now the first time it has left the Somme since the war.A very nice original and iconic item from the famous Somme battlefield and comes with A5 laminated information card.

Miraumont was the German Front line from around September 1916 until it was occupied by British Troops at the end of February 1917 and lost on the 25th March 1918 and then retaken the following 24th August 1918.There was also a large German battery at Miraumont during the fighting.A very nice and rare soldiers item recovered from the famous Somme battlefield of 1916-1918.