Are you aware of the ATF de-milling requirements ? Unfortunately that breechring will have to be completely severed at right angles to the barrel and a hole cut in the chamber equal to the bore.
This box has AMC and 1941 embossed on the lid and in the recess M104 with an I underneath.
The inside is chocolate colour and the outside a dirty white which is probably an addition. What was is used for ?
In this instance some of the comments in the link are reasonable. As to Sealion being a success; not possible as long as the Royal Navy was extant and other logistical reasons.
They are tanks from A & B Squadrons 43Bn RTR 33 Brigade in October 1942. Type in IWM Search our Collections, then Churchill tank. There pages and pages of them but have a look at H214817 which is your photo and TR219, they are in colour as well.
No chance, because last year they would not let me in, first time in a vintage car to it and I was accused of being late however no time was stipulated by the organiser. Went away not best pleased......
All set up for the camera, totally false and to use a Germanic phrase in keeping with the show 'ersatz'. Also the actions of the firer after the discharge of the weapon .....infantile.
I remember this from the mid 1970's. I was on the Signal Platoon office wall of HQ Coy 5/8 Kings (V). I could not have quoted it but knew the sentiment, relevant today in all walks of life.
Mr Prof
I am intrigued with the West Midland Regiment, in fact never heard of it (that is not a disrespectful comment) but from what parentage did it come from ?