Original German WWII Austrian Mannlicher M30 8×56mmR Ammunition Crate - dated 1938 French Gun Magazines The motto Blut und Ehre

The motto Blut und Ehre

which is not uncommon for a late war garment

but would often be company markings

The battalion disbanded on 11 April 1918

The gun was shipped on August 2

Original German WWII Austrian Mannlicher M30 8×56mmR Ammunition Crate - dated 1938 French Gun Magazines The motto Blut und EhreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Pre WWII Austrian wood ammunition crate, which measures approximately 27" x 11" x 7 ". It features the typical leather hinged lid secured by a leather strap and buckle, and has tan webbing handles on either end. The lid and all four sides of the crate bear paper labels identifying the contents, which read: 1. 080 Stck 8 mm M. 30 scharfe S Patronen B This indicates that the crate is for the 8x56mmR