Original U.S. WWII Hershey Chocolate Corporation Candy Crate Dated December 1944 U.S. Army but most importantly it is

but most importantly it is complete and tight

On the ricasso the sword manufacturer information can still be found:

Came the dawn and with it orders to retrace our course through the mined area to Reschied

Such a long polearm would usually be considered a disadvantage in the open field

Gold ribbon inverted double chevron with a stitched on black feather

Original U.S. WWII Hershey Chocolate Corporation Candy Crate Dated December 1944 U.S. Army but most importantly it isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Hersey Candy Crate marked: STOCK NO. 25 C. 1585, CANDY HERSHEY. This crate was made by the HERSHEY CHOCOLATE CORPORATION. in December 1944, under Purchase Order Number 3548. The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III Items". Green corners with a black stripe (like this example)denoted "Quartermaster Sales". Wood crate measures 16" x 8. 5"