{"product_id":"wwii-german-wehrmacht-ei-handgranaten-39-ammunition-box-1943-dated","title":"WWII German Army Ei-Handgranaten 39 Ammunition Box (1943 Dated)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn original World War II German Wehrmacht wooden ammunition crate for the Ei-Handgranate 39 (Egg Grenade). Retaining its original stencilled lid markings and 1943-dated maker stamp, this is a highly displayable and increasingly scarce piece of German field ordnance packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThe Ei-Handgranate 39 was a compact German fragmentation grenade widely used throughout the war, particularly from 1939 onward. Designed for ease of carrying and rapid deployment, it became a common issue item for infantry units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eTransport crates such as this example were used to store and distribute 30 grenades along with corresponding fuzes (\u003cem data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eBrennzünder\u003c\/em\u003e) and detonator capsules. Clearly stencilled lids identified contents for logistical handling at depots and front-line supply points. Boxes dated 1943 represent mid-war production, a period of intensified ammunition output for all fronts.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe box remains in very good condition with strong, clearly legible white stencilling to the lid reading “30 Eihandgr. 39 \/ 30 Brennzünder für Eihandgr. 39 \/ 30 Spr. Kapseln.” The original dark field-grey paint shows honest handling wear and surface scuffing consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eThe wooden construction is solid, with intact dovetail joints and original rope carry handle present. Interior labels remain partially visible beneath the lid. Maker marking and 1943 date are present to the base. Overall, a well-preserved and attractive display example.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylors Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580487663936,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/9536\/3648\/files\/wwii-german-ei-handgranate-39-ammo-box-1943.jpg?v=1772449715","url":"https:\/\/taylorsmilitaria.com\/products\/wwii-german-wehrmacht-ei-handgranaten-39-ammunition-box-1943-dated","provider":"Taylors Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}