{"product_id":"wwii-german-wehrmacht-grosse-gewehr-granate-ammo-box-1944","title":"WWII German Army Grosse Gewehr Granate Ammo Box – 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn original World War II German Wehrmacht wooden ammunition crate for the \u003cem data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eGrosse Gewehr Granate\u003c\/em\u003e (large rifle grenade). Clearly stencilled “Heeres-Munition” with “Gesamtgew. 13,5 kg” and dated 1944, this is a strong late-war example retaining its original markings and hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\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=\"506\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eGrosse Gewehr Granate\u003c\/em\u003e was a rifle-launched grenade fired from the Karabiner 98k using a grenade-launching attachment, providing infantry units with short-range anti-personnel and anti-armour capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eWooden transport crates such as this were used to store and distribute grenades to frontline units. By 1944, German production reflected wartime pressures, yet packaging remained durable and functional. The “Heeres-Munition” marking confirms Army issue, while the weight marking denotes total loaded weight when full. Late-war dated crates are particularly desirable due to their association with the final phase of the conflict.\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=\"1174\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eThe crate remains in very good condition with solid construction and tight dovetail joints. The original black stencilling is clearly visible across multiple panels. The metal latch and hinges are intact and secure, showing honest age-related oxidation. The original rope carry handle remains present and firmly attached. Surface wear and marks are consistent with storage and transport use. Overall, a well-preserved and display-worthy example.\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":51580436644160,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/9536\/3648\/files\/wwii-german-grosse-gewehr-granate-ammo-box-1944-front.jpg?v=1772447505","url":"https:\/\/taylorsmilitaria.com\/products\/wwii-german-wehrmacht-grosse-gewehr-granate-ammo-box-1944","provider":"Taylors Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}