{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-m1908-kochgeschirr-enameled-mess-kit-by-toy-maker-gebruder-bing-a-g-with-goffell-utensil-set-dated-1917","title":"Original Imperial German WWI M1908 Kochgeschirr Enameled Mess Kit by Toy Maker Gebrüder Bing A.G. with Goffell Utensil Set - Dated 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a great original German WWI Mess Kit (\u003cem\u003eKochgeschirr\u003c\/em\u003e) with original Eating Utensil (“\u003cem\u003eGoffell\u003c\/em\u003e”). The mess kit is of the rare enameled variation and retains outstanding markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mess kit retains roughly 90% of its enamel, and is clearly stamped on the rear next to the lid handle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denotes 1917 manufacture by the well known German toy maker, \u003cstrong\u003eGebrüder Bing A.G.\u003c\/strong\u003e. They produced many war materials from trench lanterns to the extremely scarce Tin Ersatz Pickelhaube helmets, as well as the famous Granatenwerfer 16 Spigot Mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Eating Utensil, referred to as a “Goffel” (combining the German word for 'Gabel' (fork) \u0026amp; 'Löffel' (Spoon), is in good service-used condition and still sits in its spot on the interior. Original WWI Manufacture constructed of tinned iron with a riveted pivot point. Rarely are these ever marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most beautiful German mess kits we have ever seen, and it makes sense that it was made by a toy maker. Comes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850931990597,"sku":"ONJR26MAA065","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/3CFA15F1-9F01-473C-AD18-62D10F0B9749.jpg?v=1775511384","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-m1908-kochgeschirr-enameled-mess-kit-by-toy-maker-gebruder-bing-a-g-with-goffell-utensil-set-dated-1917","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}