Item: ON2696

Original U.S. Vietnam War Style Military Aluminum Mermite Hot Cold Insulated Food Container

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  • Original Item: Very few available. These are known as Mermite Tactical Military Coolers that first began production in the 1960s and were manufactured and used through the 1990s. It consists of an insulated outer shell and three internal containers.


    The internal containers are offered in good to very condition with a capacity of 1.5 gallons of food per container. Therefore, all three containers can hold 4.5 gallons.


    Highly insulated unit is made for military use in order to keep food or fluids hot or cold, it's a very effect system and can keep ice frozen for days.


    Government contract stock number: DLA-400-89-c-5072


    Manufactures and dates vary, dates between 1980 and 1995. Manufactured by American Wyatt Corp or Nash Metalware Co. NYC


    Remove the internal containers and you have a 24 can Aluminum Tactical Ice Chest Cooler. Shows wear but fully intact and 100% functional.


  • This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): Alaska

    This product is available for international shipping.
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