{"product_id":"u-s-military-issued-painted-wood-equipment-crate","title":"U.S. Military–Issued Painted Wood Equipment Crate","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty wooden equipment crate constructed with thick plank walls, reinforced corners, and a hinged lift-top lid. The exterior retains remnants of dark olive and black military paint, worn through from repeated handling to reveal the underlying wood. Faded stenciling across the front panel suggests U.S. military use, though the lettering is largely illegible from age and overpainting. Rope carry handles are set into solid wooden end blocks, and the lid is fitted with simple iron strap hinges. Inside, the crate opens to a plain, unfinished wood interior with a fixed internal divider, consistent with organized storage or transport of tools, parts, or field equipment. The overall build is unmistakably utilitarian-designed for durability, stacking, and transport rather than refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the first half of the 20th century, the U.S. military relied on standardized wooden crates produced by civilian contractors under Quartermaster Corps specifications, supplying rugged storage solutions for equipment, tools, and supplies across domestic bases and overseas deployments.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid condition with substantial, honest wear throughout. Paint loss, scuffs, abrasions, and surface grime are present on all exterior faces. Hinges are intact and the lid opens and closes properly. Interior shows expected wear from use but remains structurally sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n32\" W x 15\" D x 13\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: 27.5\" W x 12.5\" D x 8\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 18442 - 122325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695321845803,"sku":"18442","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/eeaee8e1-04c9-58b0-9f69-9f857115302b.jpg?v=1768345110","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/u-s-military-issued-painted-wood-equipment-crate","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}