Vintage U.S. Military “High Explosives” TNT Crate Murano This piece takes the form

This piece takes the form of a bulldog in all its tough glory

These blocks were put in place simply to allow ease of movement during photography and are not included

bulb is not included

Also included are the original carved wooden handles

as the text across the top denotes

Vintage U.S. Military “High Explosives” TNT Crate Murano This piece takes the form1952; U. S. Ordnance Department Original wooden military munitions crate stenciled "HIGH EXPLOSIVES DANGEROUS" across the face panel and marked along the side with weight and content specifications: "NET WT. 40 LBS GROSS WT. 47 LBS SCRAP TNT FROM BREAKDOWN 5 ERW RECLAIM 40MM J. O. 31 52." The dovetail joints, reinforced corners, and utilitarian stenciling identify it as a U. S. Ordnance Department issued container used for reclaimed or recycled TNT