WW2 British Army ‘Tent Heater’.

British army tent heater comprising porcelain burner, shield, copper heating element and storage tin. Dated 1943 with tin manufactured by the Metal Box company.

A rare piece of kit designed to heat the British ‘Pup Tent’ by the burner heating the copper mesh which would then radiate heat. Also used to ‘brew-up’ by placing the standard enamel mug on the top, refer to listed ‘Tea Ration’ tin listed on the site.

Code: 14