Unknown ammo box

[lebus12]

Hello, ! In France, we found 3 boxes like this one, Alu box with the back higher.
I suppose it's made on the field, for what ?

[Raul]

Hello these aren’t field made they are mg34/mg42 ammo boxes made in Germany during ww2. I have the same ammo box. Raul

[Kohima]

Intriguing modification Lebus!
I can only imagine the extended lid provided sufficient space for ‘something else’ to be carried, in place of MG ammunition... there has to be a period photograph of it somewhere!

[lebus12]

Other one ...

[JERSEY 34]

It certainly looks like a field repair/modification to me, but to what end I have no idea. Hopefully someone on here will have a perion photo or details as to why there is a higher back end to the box. This is what makes the hobby interesting, new and different items appearing which need some thought given to them.

[kekel]

these boxes were not just for bullets, they were tools for oil spare part etc. more information in link : MG34 accessory boxes and contents

[lebus12]

But I don't see this box on this weel known site.
Raul, can you show your box?

[kekel]

lebus 12-are these different boxes from the same manufacturer?

[lebus12]

I ask, one is rusted .

[Raul]

Sure. Raul