The Book Rest originates from a Howitzer Crate used in the Vietnam War. The Rest is meant to display a wide array of books, plates, frames and awards. The hand-rubbed finish adds to the weather worn wood.
ERA: 1955-1975
CONFLICT: Vietnam War
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
SPECS: The ammunition crate housed 2 cartridges of 105mm shells with a Point Detonating M-557 fuze that was used with the Howitzer Cannon, M2A1, M2A2 & M40. The crate weighed approx. 111 lbs during its service period.
*Additional items in photo not included