{"product_id":"ww2-wooden-personal-effects-memorial-storage-box","title":"WW2 Wooden Personal Effects Memorial Storage Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Wooden Personal Effects Memorial Storage Box \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not really sure what this small WW2 Wooden Personal Effects Memorial Storage Box was originally made for or when, however, it was allegedly used to return a husband's personal effects to his wife when he paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW2. Unfortunately, we have no information on the deceased or the original contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the look of a small military campaign chest so it could date earlier than WW2. Could it have been used as a card index filing box or for small munitions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal (WHD): 23 x 12.3 x 17.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal  (WHD): 20.3 x 9.1 x 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\nBeautifully made case comprising:-\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed paint coated steel pull handle labelled 246B50004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak wood with jointed corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel cap reinforced corners (originally red coated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Military canvas strap connecting the lid to the side of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual clasp which you press down to open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal surround with open end to allow for a card insert inside the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten numbers inside the case including 80504 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe base was probably originally covered in cork to prevent surface scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not without imperfections including marks and surface blemishes on the surface, and staining\/marks on the inside. However, this adds to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very poignant little box that just had to be rescued for posterity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/militaria\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMilitaria.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43585874624769,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC05363.jpg?v=1669390997","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-wooden-personal-effects-memorial-storage-box","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}