Product Overview
The French (like the Germans) used a large amount of aluminium for their field kit. The French issued these oblong tins to each man from 1935 on which replaced the previous round design used in WW1. The base could be used for soups and stews, the lid as tray for more solid items and the third part as a plate.
After the invasion by Germany, these mess tins were continued to be made under German occupation.
Manufactured by a number of specialist contractors, the mess tins are marked with maker's details and dates on the base of the main larger section.
