Mess tin British Army aluminum man tool 1945 England

A practical aluminum Man Tool from England, dating back to the Second World War. Large tin is marked 1945 MMS and A A5880, the smaller one is a later replacement, also marked with broad arrow but no year.  Both are completely made of aluminum with some signs of normal use. They are clean and ready to be used again. Great on a vintage stove like this Optimus Primus 8R camping Stove in case 1950 Sweden. The largest mess tin measures about 17,5 cm or 7 inches long (without handle). When you are planing on using it, do check this video below!

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All stoves and lanterns I sell are checked and described to my best knowledge. I test the functionality and condition of the parts and acceossries. I most of the time do not test my items with fire due to the hassle of cleaning and of fluid removal. I sell these as a collectors item. Please contact me with all your questions and I can take extra pictures upon request.

If you want to be using them, make sure you know how they work and what maintenance / fluids / gaskets / tools etc they may need. I do not take responsibility for their correct functionality in your hands. If you are looking for a daily user or camping item, I advise you to buy a new item under guarantee and get instructions from the store. I can not give refunds for not working items in this category to non collectors / unknowledgeable buyers.