Chris Boonzaier Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi,Can anyone tell me the difference between the german WW1 and WW2 Ammo Tins?ThanksChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Chris, In general a WW1 can will have a machined steel loop handle for opening and closing the can. WW1 cans will also have a crown proof or two on the end indent where the dragging loop is. Reichswehr cans will be the same as Imperial but no crown proofs. WW2 / Bundeswehr cans will have stamped closing handles. Good luck finding the proofs under several coats of paint. Next to impossible, but WW1 cans do have them. I have a couple with them. I would say as long as you have the forged/ machined handle you are OK. Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 The color is different too and the carrying grip is hollow. There are not always crown stamps on it, but very often a maker like one of the arsenals. Mine is stamped with "AWS" which was the Artilleriewerkstatt Spandau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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