2 cm ammo box (early)

[Fabe]

Hey Guys -

Just got my hands on this early 1942 dated 2 cm ammo box. Original paint still present on the metal parts and the metal insert is not missing (like they do a lot of times). Looks to be a "WaA 666" ink stamp inside the metal insert. (Not on my WaA list)
I can't make out the marking - maybe "kpe" or "kpc" (?) 1942

[Rossi]

Nice ammo crate. Congrats on the pick up.

Can you make out any number under the Adler stamp in the wood? If the maker code is "kpe" it is likey - Berchtold & Co., Metallwarenfabrik, Tuttlingen

[Fabe]

Thanks - unfortunately, I can't make out anything under the Adler - and the marking is actually "kpb 1942".
Also, what does "Kauritlem" (?) means?
Today the box arrived, I've cleaned it - looks almost new-like.

[Rossi]

[QUOTE=Fabe;1907760]Thanks - unfortunately, I can't make out anything under the Adler - and the marking is actually "kpb 1942".
Also, what does "Kauritlem" (?) means?
Today the box arrived, I've cleaned it - looks almost new-like.


Fabe, I looked at ordnance codes and I don't find a maker for "kpb" or maker for the metal liner of WaA666. I also am not sure of the meaning of Kauritlem or is it Kauritlein. I cannot make it out in the picture. Thanks for sharing

[Granatwerfer]

According to my code book 'kpb' is Ziegler, Karl, Mobelfabrik, Rockenhausen / Pfalz.

[Fabe]

THX!
I also looked az some on-line code pages, but I guess they need to be updated.
Also can't find WaA 666...

According to my code book 'kpb' is Ziegler, Karl, Mobelfabrik, Rockenhausen / Pfalz.

[Fabe]

Ok, I've cleaned the box (just needed a good wipe) & took some photos. As you can see, i'm keeping some of my field gear stuff in it...
Cheeers,
Fabe