Original U.S. WWII Browning M1917A1 .30 Caliber Wooden Ammunition Box with Web Handle French Ordnance The basic design was also

The basic design was also used as the basis for the Mikoyan MiG-27

- Medal ribbon for the Verdun Medal

as the stock is only slightly proud over the lock plate in areas

The metal is bent inwards

Original U.S. WWII Browning M1917A1 .30 Caliber Wooden Ammunition Box with Web Handle French Ordnance The basic design was alsoOriginal Item: Only One Available. When the . 30 Cal. M1917 Browning machine gun was developed for the U. S. military during World War I, the ammunition was packed in wooden boxes suitable for direct feeding of the gun. Wooden packing crates were used for bulk shipping of ammunition. The design was simple and robust, and these boxes continued to be used during WWII as well. Key construction for the wood . 30 caliber ammo boxes consisted of oak or ash