These original Vietnam War ammunition crates housed 2 cartridges of 105mm shells. This unique Howitzer piece has been retrofitted to house up to four upright 750ml-1.75 liter bottles and two 750ml wine bottles. The crate is designed to hang horizontally and the versatile design allows you to display items other than bottles on the left side of the crate.
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.
DIMENSIONS: 36.5"W x 12"H x 7.5" D (5"D inside)
MATERIAL: Wood and metal hasp
DISPLAY: Horizontal
HOLDS: Wine, liquor, glasses & more
WEIGHT: 23 lbs. empty
Note: We can not guarantee the writing will be in tact on all crates. We do our best to preserve the writing but it can not always be salvaged. Wall mount hardware and contents NOT included. We strongly suggest mounting on studs if hanging on the wall.