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Unread 03-10-2019, 05:59 PM   #1
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That style box came into use just before WW-II. We see quite a few of these U.S. Property boxes come up in Wards Auctions --

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1215

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1361

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1376
With the HELP CONSERVE WILD LIFE -- COOPERATE WITH FARM OWNERS this is a post war box.

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1388

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1538

https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=1064
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Thanks to all for the information. I'm still wondering why the boxes were stamped this way. If this is a pre-WWII stamping, what is the reason? Any thoughts?
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