Description
Schweizer Armee Behälter für 10,5cm Kanonen-Ladungen – Original Swiss Army Charge Container Set
Schweizer Armee Behälter für 10,5cm Kanonen-Ladungen
This Swiss Army 10.5cm Artillery Charge Canister Basket is an original Schweizer Armee Behälter für 10,5cm Kanonen-Ladungen with article number 591-2074. It consists of four metal charge tubes in a wicker basket carrier. The basket is in excellent condition. The tubes are also in excellent condition, with strong paint and crisp stenciled markings.
Swiss Army 10.5cm Artillery Charge Canister Basket
This is a four-tube Swiss military container set for 10.5cm cannon charges. The tubes fit into a wicker basket carrier and seal at the lids with rings for watertight storage.
Construction / Configuration / Pattern
The set includes four cylindrical metal containers housed in a wicker basket. It is the standard Swiss pattern for 10.5cm charge storage and transport. The lids use sealing rings to protect the contents from moisture.
Historical Context / Pattern Development
Items like this formed part of the routine support equipment used with Swiss field artillery. Their purpose was straightforward: to store, protect, and carry propellant charges in service.
Condition
The wicker basket is in excellent condition. The metal tubes are in excellent condition. The paint remains strong, and the stencil markings are clear.
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