WW2 British Aluminium Early Pattern Mess Tin, Dunkirk Era, 1939.

Was £65 now £45

The British Army on introduction of the 37 Pattern Kit decided to replace the older D-shaped mess tin for something more suitable to modern warfare. They adopted a rectangular pair of nesting aluminium tins with a folding steel handle. These proved to be lighter and more hygienic than the older model, however, these were quickly withdrawn to use the aluminium for aircraft production.
This single tin, being the smaller 'inner' tin of the pair, is a very rare survivor. Manufactured by E&C in 1939 it is Broad Arrow marked and has the even rarer welded fixture.
One small hole to the corner edge, refer to photo's, and priced accordingly.

I will be listing a pair of the same pattern early aluminium mess tins their mess tin bag soon.

Code: 45