Ammo box ID (Well i assume it is an ammo box).

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi all,

Thanks for the help and interest.

Mike, thanks for the ID suggestion too! It sure is a neat box... hmmm, now to ponder my money and bidding!

Cheers,
Ian.

[Mike Cecil]

Hi Ian,

Came across a positive ID for the box today: it is a Box, Magazine, 30 round, Polsten 20mm MG (Aust) Mk.1. The Australian produced Polsten was issued only with the 30 rd box magazine, rather than the more familiar drum magazine.

Mike

[motto (RIP)]

They are an unusual box, not an efficient use of volume and awkward to move about with the handles on the sides instead of each end. I would be interested to see one with the contents. I've yet to see one with any markings on it apart from the makers stamped information.
The Bren magazine box is more conventional and has stencilling to tell you what it is but they do have one thing in common and that is a greased felt seal for the lids.

David