I brought home a new project last weekend, a neglected No 15 Mk 1 transit chest. After consulting with Brian Dickicon, he confirmed that it is Britishicon and that it needs a coat of Deep Bronze Green paint and some new handles. On the up side, other than one missing handle, it is complete.

I'm sure I can find a shop locally to make me the leather handles with little trouble.

One thing I've not been able to find yet is a US supplier for paint in the correct color (or would that be colour?), especially since I do not have a sample. Anyone in the US have a source?

Does anyone make stencils for these in the proper font and size?

Lastly, what to do about the damage? The front is cracked, the bottom has a chunk missing and the lid has a small chunk missing as well.

What would have been done in the service? Knock it apart and fix the damage, or just paint over it since the chest is still functional?

Thanks
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