{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-m1908-kochgeschirr-mess-kit-with-drinking-cup-goffell-utensil-set-dated-1915","title":"Original Imperial German WWI M1908 Kochgeschirr Mess Kit with Drinking Cup \u0026 Goffell Utensil Set - Dated 1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a great original German WWI Mess Kit (Kochgeschirr), Eating Utensil (“Goffell”), and Drinking Cup (Trinkbecker).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Messkit is an early aluminum, Model 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e, exhibiting a large amount of original Feldgrau paint. The Germans switched to porcelainized steel after 1915. Aluminum Messkits of this type were also used in the 1920s-1930s before, and after, the introduction of the shorter Model 1931 as used during WWII. An interesting feature of these early Mess Kits is that the rim was fitted with a lip which seated the eating utensil in the top of the mess kit for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Eating Utensil, referred to as a “Goffel” \u003c\/strong\u003e(combining the German word for 'Gabel' (fork) \u0026amp; 'Löffel' (Spoon). Original WWI Manufacture constructed of tinned iron with a riveted pivot point. Rarely are these ever marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Drinking Cup (Trinkbecker).\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Model dating from pre-1915 before the adoption of other materials to save precious aluminum. This early model features two swiveling bale handles. It was replaced later in the war by a simplified version of enameled iron with a single loop handle. This example is dated 1915 with a maker’s mark between the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent opportunity to obtain a great set of WWI German Soldier’s Mess Gear!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42209933393989,"sku":"ONSV24SLN073","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SLN073__01.jpg?v=1735765814","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-m1908-kochgeschirr-mess-kit-with-drinking-cup-goffell-utensil-set-dated-1915","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}