Rare early DAK tropical tan overpainted three-tone 'Reichswehr Camouflage' MG34 or MG42 Ammunition Box (Patronenkasten 34). The M34 ammo cases were originally developed for use with the MG34, and held up to three hundred rounds of the 7.92mm ammunition. The M34 and M41 cases were used through-out the war with minor construction variations and were adopted for use with the MG42 on its introduction. This case is an early pre-war example made from aluminum. The ammunition case started with a factory three-tone 'Reichswehr' type camouflage spray, it later received a tropical tan overpaint for usage with the German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps/DAK). The paint also covers the leather handle fittings giving the ammuntion case a very nice look, the case is showing some normal scratches caused by usage. The box is nicely maker marked and dated 1937. Extremely rare and desirable item for any early 'DAK' or weapons collector!