Unusual Pattern 37 pack ID help

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Reply from karkeeweb.com.

The cross-section is indeterminate...? If of "D" section, with large studs ("feet") on the (closed off) base, this is a Carrier for a large cylindrical hot food container.


If it's of rectangular cross section, it's an Airborne item, A4/AD 0150 Carriers, ammunition, Vickers, M.M.G., Type A which was designed to carry one 250 rd belt box. The size of the envelope suggests the latter, in the which case the base is open, closed off by 2 inch strapping, to stop the box falling through! Interesting that it's 1945 dated, but still w/o a Stores Code.


With best wishes,


Karkeeweb

It has three brass feet so I suppose it was for a hot food container. Not as intresting as the alternitive but I am sure the troops appreciated it.