Mk 1 UC Stowage bin with lid

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by stephen crowhurst

There were several different types of packaging. If I remember correctly, a 10 round packet tied up with string, a 32 round box, and 48 round box, so may have been for one of them. I have also seen a 20 round box but that may have been post war.

Everybody sing!

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things"

[JordanWayneVoce]

as far as i can tell the half section of the gunner/ commanders ammo stowage bin is slightly wider than the other to accommodate 16 - 18 bandoliers of boys rifle ammo, the brown canvas pouch further forward was to hold 2 pre loaded magazines for the boys