WW2 ammo box?

[27Division18]

Is this an ammo box from WW2? Thanks

[AustinO]

TAEHB is a post war marking (late 40s/50s) for rounds in bandoleers. Probably a KW era crate, though I don't think there is a real way to narrow down by specific lot code. 

[27Division18]

18 minutes ago, AustinO said:

TAEHB is a post war marking (late 40s/50s) for rounds in bandoleers. Probably a KW era crate, though I don't think there is a real way to narrow down by specific lot code. 

Many thanks

[silverplate]

Your shipping box is from the 1950s. WCC lot numbers from WWII ended with 6427. Still a nice item with clear markings from a less common manufacturer.

[Rumblincat]

I'm only a year late..  I have the same Army ammunition box with the same 6653 lot number, but mine has the original mailing label that says it went to a rifle and pistol club by Buffalo, NY from Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA back when you could order amm

[Rumblincat]

... accidentally hit submit...  Back when you could buy surplus rifles and ammunition right from the Army

[Rumblincat]

Here's a link to what the letters in TAEHB mean.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_Army_munitions_by_supply_catalog_designation

[Rumblincat]

These crates came with 2 of these 520 round  30-06 "spam" cans inside