Ammunition Box for 5.56 x 45 mm NATO Cartridges

Accession Number REL34233.001
Collection type Technology
Object type Munition
Physical description Metal, Paint
Maker ADI
Place made Australia: Victoria, Benalla
Date made 2005
Conflict Period 2000-2009
Description

Standard Australian issue small arms ammunition box. This box contains 600 cartridges in 3 linked belts each with 200 inert 5.56 x 45 mm NATO cartridges per belt. The box is painted khaki.

History / Summary

Standard Australian issue small arms ammunition box to carry up to 800 x 5.56 x 45 mm calibre NATO cartridges (in 4 linked belts of 200 cartridges per belt).

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