Identify this Crate

I hope this is in the right spot to post.
I was given this large crate and was told it was a early military box. Measures 5’6”x 17”x 17”
The dividers were removed in it but there is a packing and location list in it.
Any information provided will be appreciated.
I can’t find another one like it.

 

Looks like the stuff pioneers would have on a lorry

 

The two man crosscut saw what’s throwing me off on a date

 

First appear in the 15th century but the modern variety still in use about 1880

 

'Ax', 'burlap' and 'vise' point away from the UK. Otherwise looks like a basic pioneers kit. Possibly for a specialist job.

 

What do you mean by pioneers? Pioneer as in not military?

 

Pioneers are a type of soldier who effectively clear the way building roads, cutting undergrowth, felling trees, digging ditches etc etc
Traditionally they led armies - went first.

 

So with the crosscut saw would that still make this WW2 or 1

 

Both but the hydraulic jack points more at WW2

 

The tool crates I've seen for US services always have stenciled labels on them. The names on the tool list also seem too simple and clear for the US military. US Army would probably say stuff like Cement Trowel - Type M1940 A2, etc.

 

Canadian might seem to fit. Either a Canadian army pioneer company or perhaps a forestry company. Cue the Monty Python lumberjack's song!

 

Here's a list of British tools/stores carried by different sub-units (note the 5' crosscut saw).

 

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