US Army M-84 Fuze Wooden Box -
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two. Wooden boxes were a common means in which
to store and transport ordinance. The box featured here was employed in the transport of fuzes for artillery
pieces.
Boxes like this one are hard to find because most of tehm were destroyed by the GI's. After using all the contents
they would use them for fuel for fires or for building temporary structures.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
Multiple black ink markings are stamped in several areas of the box. They indicate information
such as the type of ammo, lot numbers, dates, etc.
In some cases papers were included in the boxes. Primarily instructions reganding range and
explosives information.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US collectible worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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