1943 dated Steel mess kit

[1stSSLSSAHTexas]

So, I am thinking about buying this kit perhaps. Would like some other opinions first off. Never seen this maker mark before? any information on it?

Thanks! appreciate all the help guys

[Rossi]

What does seller want for it? Are they supposed to be marked on bottom portion as well? Do you have pictures of bottom marking? Do they match? I am not huge expert on Mess Kits but have not seen that maker either in my collecting travels.

So, I am thinking about buying this kit perhaps. Would like some other opinions first off. Never seen this maker mark before? any information on it?

Thanks! appreciate all the help guys

[1stSSLSSAHTexas]

The bottom is not marked and they want $125, not 100% sure if I am going to buy it or not, I may pass.

[Rossi]

Looks like a nice piece with original paint. I would have the mess kit experts weigh in on the maker mark and non marked bottom. Good luck and hope it works out well for you.

[kradman]

Never seen this maker stamp before is there any stamps on the side fixings on the main body part

[1stSSLSSAHTexas]

Bottom part has zero markings, only the top.

[MP44tom]

Hi

It's a nice wartime example allright.... and indeed a very strange marking !! never saw something like this before...

I have some doubts if the lower and upper parts belong together (it looks like the color of the 2 is somewhat different)

I know late war unmarked examples exist, but I assume these are late war (44 / 45) produced ones, but maybe 43 would also be possible

Is the red enamel the same on both parts ?? (also asking because the lower part looks a bit darker)

To be hones 125 sounds too hight, but then again, the marking is very interesting

Tom

[1stSSLSSAHTexas]

Tom,


Thank you for your response!

I honestly don't know if the inside is enameled on the bottom as well, I noticed it was darker as well, I haven't seen this in person.

[Danmark]

Bunkers prices can be a little too high for some items ......

[harryamb2]

too high.