Carts, Hand, Folding: Need Info...

[Johan WILLAERT]

Hi all,

Currently restoring a late WW2 British Folding Hand Cart as used by Commandoes and AB Troops....

I'm looking for information on the two 90° tubes on top of both front corners of the cargo box. They are equipped with large treaded rings with narrow steel handles. What is their purpose?

You can see them on the WW2 drawing of the munufacturer James, and circled in white on the picture of a surviving example in the Belgian Army Commando museum...

[Johan WILLAERT]

Another picture showing how the cart folds and the upper tubes...



Towards the front left side of the box is a vertical long sheet metal box...
What was its function? Can anyone provide dimensions?

[Johan WILLAERT]

Finally a WW2 picture showing the carts loaded in the back of Jeeps for the landings on the Dutch Walcheren island....



All other original pictures showing these carts in use are appreciated!

Thanks for looking and I hope you can help me out...

Cheers,

Johan