FTLewisBrat Posted June 1, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 1, 2021 Picked up this (unfortunately empty) Korean War era ammo crate today. I think I've got a pretty good grasp on all the markings except for the "TAEKL". I looked around but haven't been able to come up with anything... Does anyone know what that designation means? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted June 2, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2021 TAEKL is the "Ammunition Identification Code" used from the end of WWII until about 1954. It was intended to simplify the procurement system, in that only the five digit alpha numeric AIC needed to be transmitted for requisitioning more ammo. Each digit identified something specific, including caliber, type, packaging, etc. "T" indicated small arms ammunition. The second alpha was numeric also, converting from (I think) one to the other sometime in early fifties. Searching AIC will give you a more complete listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLewisBrat Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks"Ammunition Identification Code" is the Google phrase I needed... searching TAEKL did me no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottz63 Posted June 2, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 2, 2021 That's a nice ammo crate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted June 3, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 3, 2021 Not familiar with that AIC but API isn’t that common. The ammo is dated 1953 as one of the dealers was selling some of the stuff a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy43 Posted January 7 Share #6 Posted January 7 Hi there! I just saw the photos of your great looking ammo crate. I am trying to recreate crates from this era and was hoping you might be able to upload a photo of the top that shows the printing on it. That would enable me to order stencils to complete the crate. Thanks so much, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted January 8 Share #7 Posted January 8 Pat, Here's pics of mine, ammo is 1954 dated. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy43 Posted January 8 Share #8 Posted January 8 Thank you SO much! This really helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted January 12 Share #9 Posted January 12 The crate posted by otter42 was "around" for much longer indicated by the FSN stenciled on the front and the paint over the AIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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