Steel M42 ammo cases saved from junkyard

[Fabe]

Hi All - brand new pick-ups - saved last minute from being crushed at the junkyard - both are dated 1943:

Sand/yellow Gelb paint with medic red cross(??) - does anyone know more about these? The red paint looks original to me...
The marking is not clear to me on this photo: maybe "Wa 43" (?)


Also this one - also seems to have original paint - maybe panzer grau?
Marking is: "bzt 43" (?)


Both look in great condition, black rubber seal and the leather grips are present on both - cost me 60EU for both.

Cheers,
Fabe

[Martin Bull]

Some more nice items for your collection, Fabe !

I think the second box is coded 'bzl' which may mean that it is a product of the Siemens-Werk at Vienna ( a facility which is still in existence, manufacturing railway rolling stock ).

[harryamb2]

these were often used by medics to carry their bits in.

[Paul D]

Very nice Fabe , the medics is a real find , as Harry says they were used to carry all sorts of kit !

[Fabe]

THX everyone - I'll make better pics on Friday.

[CBH]

Great save ! Two really nice ammo boxes .