North African camo ammo box?

**MilitariaMatt** · 10-30-2019, 04:31 PM

Hi all. During a spring cleaning of my ammo box pile I found this large one at the bottom. Trying to figure out if it’s wartime paint or otherwise. It does appear pink, however 1944 is after the conclusion of the campaign. I also cannot figure out the code “C2250 Mk I” - is that 50 cal? Any comments appreciated please and thank you.

**Lurch** · 10-30-2019, 04:41 PM

Ammo Case ID C.255
Size: Length 25.1" Breadth 16.4" Depth 10.8"
Used for:
5.5-in. B.L. gun Cartridges Charge 4
Number Packed: 6
Gross weight: 99.5 lbs

hope that helps as to the paint it could be for the Italy operations they were still ongoing during 1944 and there were Canadian units

**Narcis** · 10-30-2019, 04:43 PM

I have one like this, from Canada, for .303 caliber ammo's in smaller boxes.
No code on it.
Cheers,
Luc

**MilitariaMatt** · 10-30-2019, 04:50 PM

Thank you so much! I googled hard the code, and ammo box and couldn’t find that info! Much appreciated. Did the Italian campaign use the same pink’ish hue? I thought they were more tan.