Fantastic condition complete 3 shell carry case used on Italian Obice da 75/18 modello 34 Mountain artillery gun recovered from Monte Cassino area on the Italian battlefield of 1944.The crate had been in a local museum since which closed down in 2015

This is a Fantastic condition complete 3 shell carry case used on Italian Obice da 75/18 modello 34 Mountain artillery gun The box is complete the wood still retains all of its original green camouflage paintwork with original white stamped markings still very clear to see on the lid.The box has no woodworm or other damage that can be seen the hinges work fine the lid still opens and closes perfectly the wood is in nice solid condition not braking up or falling apart the locks do still work and has both its cloth carry handles in place but one is broken. On the inside again lovely condition with all of its internal racking and holders the box overall does have some knocks and marks from use but nothing much at all the box has been very cleaned perfect for display. The box recovered from Monte Cassino area on the Italian battlefield of 1944.The crate was recovered many years ago and had been in a local museum since which closed down in 2015 and all the items were sold off.

The Battle of Monte Cassino (also known as the Battle for Rome and the Battle for Cassino) was a costly series of four assaults by the Allies against the winter line in Italy held by the Germans. The intention was a breakthrough to Rome.At the beginning of 1944, the western half of the Winter Line was being anchored by Germans holding the Rapido, Liri, and Garigliano valleys and some of the surrounding peaks and ridges. Together, these features formed the Gustav Line. On 15 February American bombers dropped 1,400 tons of high explosives, creating widespread damage. The raid failed to achieve its objective, as German paratroopers occupied the rubble and established excellent defensive positions amid the ruins. Between 17 January and 18 May, Monte Cassino and the Gustav defences were assaulted four times by Allied troops, the last involving twenty divisions attacking along a twenty-mile front.The German defenders were finally driven from their positions, but at a high cost.The capture of Monte Cassino tolled some 55,000 Allied casualties, with German losses being estimated at around 20,000 killed and wounded.

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