Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2017 This ammo box was located in Georgia a few years ago. Imagine the surprise when opened. As an added bonus, the grouping came with complete vet provenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted October 28, 2017 And the contents.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted October 28, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 28, 2017 AHHHH. Wow. Wow. Love this so much. Thanks for sharing. I found a German medics crate a few years ago used by a GI from the 116th Evac. Hospital as his ship home box....sadly mine was empty. I still love the crate though. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted October 28, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2017 Holy s*** that is incredible! My heart would've skipped a beat if I opened that to find those treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant U. Posted October 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 28, 2017 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted October 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2017 Nice!!!!!....did it have the capture papers too?!....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted October 28, 2017 Nice!!!!!....did it have the capture papers too?!....mike Sadly there were no capture papers. Having them would have been the icing on the cake. Based on the research performed and the vet’s memoirs, it was determined these items were captured in the Metz, France area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted October 28, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 28, 2017 That’s an incredible find! Wow! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted October 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 28, 2017 Incredible! Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKEsaysGO44 Posted October 28, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 28, 2017 Amazing. I think I would have passed out... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted October 28, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 28, 2017 Holy cow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGMO Posted October 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 29, 2017 Holy smokes! What an awesome find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks guys! A friend now owns this find, and I’m happy for him. Glad you enjoyed the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDALL 1953 Posted October 29, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 29, 2017 Goldmine find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 31, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 31, 2017 Wow, what a great and rare find...congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSRmilitaria Posted November 1, 2017 Share #16 Posted November 1, 2017 Good lord! What an incredible find. Anything in the map case? I would love to see more photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted November 1, 2017 Good lord! What an incredible find. Anything in the map case? I would love to see more photos! There were two Knights Crosses in the map case. Just kidding ? Ill see if I can dig up a few more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted November 1, 2017 Share #18 Posted November 1, 2017 Would love to see any more you might have Larry. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted November 1, 2017 These are the only two I can find. I remember the contents being: Canteen, small stove, assault pack, helmet, cap, a few pins/badges, photo album, misc. GI issued items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted November 1, 2017 And the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted November 1, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 1, 2017 WOW! I especially love that M43 cap. Looks like you can see some actual use and wear although its in excellent condition. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSRmilitaria Posted November 2, 2017 Share #22 Posted November 2, 2017 There were two Knights Crosses in the map case. Just kidding ? Ill see if I can dig up a few more pics. Ha my stomach dropped for a second!! Great finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted November 2, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 2, 2017 That's funny! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted November 3, 2017 Share #24 Posted November 3, 2017 That is a great SS grouping! Congrats, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry F. Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share #25 Posted November 3, 2017 These items were also in the discovery. If I'm not mistaken, Chester is the guy sitting on top of the bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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