| That is what we used in Boot Camp and every place I was assigned, in 1950 and from 1955 to 1959. I thought that was still an issue item in the USMC.
If I remember correctly the corners were all glued dovetail joints, but I can't remember what was used for hinges (probably a heavy duty piano hinge; as they stood up well to the Drill Instructors' efforts), and it had what appeared to me to be a standard Lock Hasp, available from most hardware stores. The lid was a boxed in top with about a 3 inch wall that fit squarely on top of the lower part of the box. The insert was supported by a 1/2 inch wide/thick strip that was screwed and glued to the two sides and the rear. Also if my memory doesn't fail me all of the wood was plywood (a very good quality plywood).
Sorry about the dimensions, as I can only guess. I believe it was 16 inches high, 24 inches front to back and 36 inches wide. I am pretty sure about the 24" x 36", but the 16 inches may have been 18 inches.
I would love to have about 10 of them right now, for storage!
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