Original German WWII M31 Aluminum Mess Kit Kochgeschirr with Leather Strap - Dated 1941
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Original Item: Only one available. This is a very nice late war example of a German Mess Tin M31 or Kochgeschirr Modell 1931 (cooking pot Model 31). A scaled down version of the earlier M1910, it is a kidney shaped cooking pot with a total capacity of 1.7 liters. It consists of 2 parts: the pot with the wire handle, and a cover with a handle to use as a plate.
Early in the war, these were made entirely from aluminum. As the war progressed, they moved to steel handles on the lids, and eventually were made entirely of steel, such as this example. It is painted in the standard Green color. It is maker marked MKL / 41 on the lid hinge. Condition is very good, with the usual service wear to the outside, with some paint damage.
The tin comes with a correct leather strap, used to hold the set closed as well as to attach it to the combat rigging. It has a WWII German eagle stamp on the back, and a reissue date of 1959 after the war. A very interesting set. The strap is still very pliable.
A very nice WWII M31 Mess tin, ready to add to your collection!
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