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The H50/51/52 are a 1945 design so any dated 1943 have been redated postwar (likely by reenactors). Although some were produced during the war, it is not clear how many, if any, were issued in NW Europe before the war was over.
Apologies, a typo, the box was dated 1953 not 43. I am aware of the metal magazine box, having carried and fired the Bren as a 7.62mm LMG in the 70s and beyond.The H50/51/52 are a 1945 design so any dated 1943 have been redated postwar (likely by reenactors). Although some were produced during the war, it is not clear how many, if any, were issued in NW Europe before the war was over.
For a Bren gun you want the metal tin with handle that holds spare mags. Wartime ones can still be found but watch out for post war ones. I believe these were around in 1940 and onwards. Watch out to avoid the 1970s version for the 7.62 straighter magazines.
Link as an example - they can be had much more cheaply
Bren Gun Magazine Box With Spare Magazines
Bren Gun Magazine Box With Spare Magazines Detailed Description To Followmjlmilitaria.com
