Article about: Hello Gents, Today I was offered a green aluminum German mess tin with detachable lid, and with black aluminum water cup. I don't know anything about mess tins i.e. the difference between Ge
Hello Gents,
Today I was offered a green aluminum German mess tin with detachable lid, and with black aluminum water cup. I don't know anything about mess tins i.e. the difference between German WW2 & Bundeswehr mess tins, unfortunately I didn't have my camera handy.I did manage to write down numbers stamped on the items.- HRE 38 & WWE 38 - I was wondering if anyone understands the stampings - perhaps letter stampings are makers abbreviations marks and 38 year of manufacture? I honestly don't know, does anyone have any ideas.
Best Wishes
Alech , hope ya dont mind me jumping in on your thread here , but Ade or someone might be able to help me here , i have a mess tin , german , old black paint , but its got no markings at all that i can see , any thoughts on this , cheers Raymond
Hello Gents,
Thanks everyone for the posts. I went round to the private seller early this morning, bought green mess tin with black aluminum cup (looking at it - think it belongs to a water bottle) and blow me, he offered a complete water bottle as well, so I took them, both at a very reasonable price. I'm well chuffed. Here are the pictures,if anyone has any further information like Schnaps, please let me know. This purchase shows to me at least, the worth of being an active member of this forum, without having the good knowledge / advice of people like Adi on tap. These two pieces would of slipped through my fingers. It quite turns my stomach, when I think how much has got away through my pure ignorance. Thanks Lads
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