is this old wooden storage crate US military WWII era?

[Comanche Todd]

found this old crate at a yard sale in San Francisco yesterday for $3.00

it measures 28" in long x 10" in high x 9.5" on wide

marked:

CH96

SC 209 A

looks like it was used for radio equipment of some type?

is it WWII or Korean war era? it's heavy duty and has metal reinforcements on all the corners.

 

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[cazar]

probably korean or vietnam war vintage...most cases after vietnam were made out
of plastic ...

respects

cazar

 

[MilitaryCollector]

WWII US military Vehicle Radio Chest for SCR-209A, consisting of :
Armored-Vehicle Radio (BC-189 or BC-312 receiver, 1.5-18 megahertz transmitter 2.2-2.6 Megahertz, 8 W, 15' whip); R/B SCR-508, SCR-528

 

[Rob66]

More like WWII...What a bitch.... to have to carry that thing from bunker to bunker, from fox hole to fox hole!!! Now... it's satlite watches.
Rob

 

[artemis moon]

More like WWII...What a bitch.... to have to carry that thing from bunker to bunker, from fox hole to fox hole!!! Now... it's satlite watches.
Rob

Wow, we sure have come a long way with gadgetry...that's a cool piece-what do you plan on using it for?

 

[re-tek]

More like WWII...What a bitch.... to have to carry that thing from bunker to bunker, from fox hole to fox hole!!! Now... it's satlite watches.
Rob

the good thing was that not many could work the radio and even fewer had a clue how it worked inside. if you were the radio guy, you were valuable!

 

[Comanche Todd]

I will use it for storing old military gear like bayonets, canteens, ammo etc

the center divider piece comes out easily to make more room, it just lifts right out

 

[Jim West Pa]

More like WWII...What a bitch.... to have to carry that thing from bunker to bunker, from fox hole to fox hole!!! Now... it's satlite watches.
Rob

Not neccessarily Rob, we still use the good ole PRC "prick" radios.

 

[Jim West Pa]

More like WWII...What a bitch.... to have to carry that thing from bunker to bunker, from fox hole to fox hole!!! Now... it's satlite watches.
Rob

the good thing was that not many could work the radio and even fewer had a clue how it worked inside. if you were the radio guy, you were valuable!

And a high priority target.

 

[Carson Coin Master]

it looks like an old WWII foot locker that the military used. they didnt usualy make shipping and storage crates that heavy duty for supplies. but i could be wrong. good luck!