Mess Kit

Maker
G. Blood C & M
Production date
1917
Description
Standard British issue Military Field Mess Kit comprising one shallow tin plate half round pan, with fold out wire handle. Impressed with broad arrow of Ministry of Defence. Bottom also made of tin plate and is the same shape but much deeper. It has wire carry handle attached at either end, two loops are placed opposite to allow a securing strap to be placed around the two halves securing them together . Ministry of Defence broad arrow is placed half way along rim. Mess kit enclosed light cotton carry all light brown in colour.
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EC1997.123
189/97
9201
1213
Catalogue number
EC1997.123
Accession number
1997.189.7
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: ?1917, Birmingham; Type of mark: Marks; Notes: Along flat side of pan
Marks/Inscriptions: M Millan; Type of mark: Marks; Notes: Scratched into bottom
Marks/Inscriptions: G Blood C & M 1917? HAM; Type of mark: Stamp; Notes: Base
Marks/Inscriptions: McMillan; Type of mark: Marks; Notes: Scratched into side of dish

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