Ww2 german mess kit 1-877-505-7795 USD . First Pattern, similar to mess kits used by German soldiers in WWI and WWII. Original German WWII Matching Mess Kit Marked E. I used to use this “Frankenstein” kit myself, before I found a postwar Austrian one to use. This is a nice original example priced to sell! German Mess Kit Inserts. Regular price £49. Loop on the end of the handle has been disconnected and come loose. WWII Y-straps. Genuine WW2 German Mess Kit Utensils - Knife, Fork, and Can Opener, a perfect set for any WW2 collector, all with maker marks. Each strap is marked with an RBNr. WWI German Model 1914 Mauser Holster. We have a few Original Mess Kits that are matching with makings and are wartime issue. Seibel. From 1942 onward, mess kits start to appear in steel being either primed and painted or enameled and painted, with very late samples being just enameled or some other rare examples being tinned Original German WWII Matching Mess Kit Marked CFL40-Retains about 10% of the original paint, which is discolored. Original German WWII Non-Matching Mess Kit Marked ESB 41 & WAL39 - Both the lid and bottom retain a good amount of factory paint. Enjoy! Original canteens can be used, so long as you replace the straps. Very clean on the inside, but has a small pin hole at the bottom from some corrosion. 5 out of 5 stars. Very good condition. Here are some websites that might help m May 8, 2025 · This is the real deal. WW2 German Mess Kit Lids 3pcs Lot, Original WWII Relics from Battlefield. Two piece construction consisting of a top with handle and large lower with wire carry handle. US Dollar; Euro historic items and World War II Militaria. ) due to their being 3/4" (2cm) taller than WWII mess tins. Copied from an original example (not a Bundeswehr model), these are made from aluminum in the correct dimensions. S 41 which also represents the manufacturer Thomas Wielputz of Solingen New, unissued copy of the current German issue aluminum Mess Kit. New condition. SOLD Original WWII German Mess Kit With Finely Executed Trench Art Brought Home By A U. It is used, but in very good condition. In storage, their dimensions were similar to US mess kits, but were split widthwise instead of lengthwise, around two-thirds of the body, creating a ANQIAOGreen Collectibles WWII WW2 German M31 Mess Kit Tin with Leather Strap Dinner Box 3 Parts in 1. Aluminum German 3 Piece Mess Kit for sale online. They were originally made of aluminium. The M31 mess kit was officially introduced on March 23RD 1931 and was based on the WWI M1910 mess kit but was a slightly smaller version with a reduced capacity of roughly one and a half liters. Jul 6, 2017 · A standard German mess kit, or “Kochgeschirr” as the Germans call it, consisted of two halves; the bottom or the “mess kit”, closed with a lid on top, which could be used as a pan. 19 $ 35. You could trim it to length. 99 Sale price £49. K. WWII German Four Piece Field Mess Utensil Set 43 Dated. Brand New. Toggle menu. Original German WWII Matching Mess Kit Marked ESB37- Retains most of the all of the factory fieldgray paint and is matching with ESB37 marked on the lid and bottom part. The Fork is stamped W. WWII GERMAN Bund Style 3 Piece Mess Kit. or Best Offer +$9. No markings. 100% aluminum construction, military reproduction in an authentic German WWI/WWII military style. F. Aug 20, 2012 · Mil-Tec German WWII Style 3-Piece Mess Kit Three part mess tin has two small bowls and one large. German Mess Kit Utensil Set from Hessen Antique. New, unissued copy of the current German issue aluminum Mess Kit. The Knife is Stamped ROSTFREI with the four-leaf clover logo of W. During World War II, the German and Japanese Imperial Army used mess kits that were similar in several ways. WW2 German Mess Kit Late War Issue M44 Simplified Mess Kit. All I recently came across a "WWII" German Mess Kit on Amazon for $35! Today I'm going to take a look at it, and try cooking with it!If you like the video, don't Two piece construction consisting of a top with handle and large lower with wire carry handle. Jan 25, 2024 · Thread for German Mess Kits from 1931-1945. Used, but in very good condition. Epic Militaria for WW2 German Field Equipment. UNISSUED! Original German WWII Pre-Early War SS/SA/HJ Matching Political Mess Kit-It has some minor scratches throughout. &H. 50 delivery. Unit price / per . Genuine WW2 German Mess Kit Utensils - Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Can Opener, a perfect set for any WW2 collector. Top view. These are new reproductions made like the WH, WWII issue straps used to secure the mess kit to your bread bag or assault frame. 00 delivery. Removable top lid which could serve as a plate or cooking pan. Jan 9, 2019 · The top of this “Frankenstein” kit is a from a postwar West German kit. Three piece construction. This is a very rare example of an SS Issue German Mess Tin M31 or Kochgeschirr Modell 1931 (cooking pot Model 31). com. Opens in a new window or tab. 00€ View Details. Military mess kits are a collection of cooking utensils carried by soldiers on extended campaigns. S. Buy It Now +$20. 41- Comes with a wartime leather mess kit strap. Relic Battle damaged mess kit from Kursk area Relic Battle damaged mess kit Very similar but there are some small differences to look out for when planning on buying a mess kit. The fork is stamped T. Some dings and dents. It consists of 2 parts: the pot with the wire handle, and a cover with a handle to use as a plate. Wear: These were typically worn on the A-frame or secured with a mess tin strap to the breadbag, or Y-straps. 168. Original German WWII Non-Matching Mess Kit Marked VDNS 37 & E. West German, Austrian, Soviet/Russian, Polish, and Swedish mess kits. Design: This mess kit is designed in the style of the M1931 mess tin, which was historically used by the German military. Clearly visible the kidney shaped form. WWII German Army Document Map Case. A scaled down version of the earlier M1910, the kit is a kidney shaped cooking pot with a total capacity of 1. or Best Offer +$17. No markings. 99; WW2 German DAK Tropical Mess Tin Straps $ German Mess Kit. 99; WWII German Canteen Strap Dagger Hook X2 Reproduction $11. Sponsored. All mess kits show minor wear and scuff marks from storage but all appear to be lightly used or in un-issued condition. E. Collectibles WWII WW2 German M31 Mess Kit Tin with Leather Strap Dinner Box 3 in. Original East German aluminum mess kit inserts. The Military Surplus German 3-piece cook set is a lightweight mess kit designed for outdoor use and widely used by WWII re-enactors. From 1931 to 1942 Mess kits were mostly identical and all made of aluminum, these are referred to as M31's. Very clean on the inside. Mess Kit Strap. At the beginning of WWII, German troops supported their field equipment via a system of aluminum belt hooks attached to canvas suspenders that were worn inside their tunics. However, in the US military, the term “mess kit” (officially, the mess pan with eating utensils and carrier) came to be commonly applied to the meat can/mess pan itself. Rostfrei is the German word for stainless steel. May vary slightly from photo. Made in USA! Reproduction German mess kit straps. The height of the Kochgeschirr is approximately 14 cm and it can hold about 1. Specification JQD-2 dated 3 September 1941 changed the material of the fork and spoon to tin plated steel and required that the knife handle be made of resin plastic. 99. The longest setting is Sep 24, 2014 · By the beginning of World War II responsibility for the design and contracting of field mess equipment was Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot. It measures 23" long in total and a little less than 1/2" wide. All Four Pieces have the German Insigna on them. Approximately 1. 75. Standard German military design, similar to mess kits used by German soldiers in WWI and WWII. However, as is, it fits the Swedish WW2 era mess kit ensemble just fine. Bundeswehr mess kit Modern Japanese camper's mess kit similar to an Imperial Army model. WW2 Battle damaged German mess kit found near Pskov (Russia). Price is for 1 set. 00. Great condition for survival needs. On the left, a 38 dated mess kit is shown with the leather A-frame mess kit strap. These fit most M31 style mess kits (WWII, Bw Austrian etc. M 41 Rostfrei (M is very faint), indicating manufacturer by Walter Solbach Metallbau in 1941, and bears the NSDAP Reichsadler. And the back side. All fit together inside the Can Opener. Used 4pc Spoon, knife, fork, can-opener and bottle opener made by Germany. from Estonia. It is used, but in very good to excellent condition. WWII German Mess Kit 1939 Matching. 25. Jun 6, 2006 · nice idea Erich , a seperate section for codes and markings would indeed be a good idea. They're compact and use space efficiently which makes them ideal for hiking and backpacking. It has the Eagle & Swastika on the front and has nice original overall finish. The knife is stamped ROSTFREI with the manufacturer name THOMAS WIELPÜTZ, SOLINGEN and company logo. 99 shipping. Note: Our reproduction mess tin strap will now fit the tall West German BGS mess tins (or repros made by the morons who copied a BGS mess tins. 99 Regular price. $35. May 4, 2019 · It's advertised as a repro WW2 German mess kit strap, but in reality it is 4 inches too long. H The German Style 3-Piece Aluminum Mess Kit is a versatile and lightweight cooking set, designed for outdoor, camping enthusiasts and WWII re-enactors. Sale Sold out. WWII German Army Fork and Spoon Mess Kit Utensil Set quantity. 41 Rostfrei. WW2 German Field Equipment - Eating & Drinking - Epic Militaria Oct 16, 2016 · So this is a decent quality copy of a Post WW2 BW Mess kit — definitely not a WW2 WM M31 Mess kit. I'll talk it over with Jeff. The M31 mess kit was constructed in two parts with a small removable, shallow, top lid which Feb 14, 2012 · I believe that maker mark stands for OWENS-ILLINOIS if the notes on a canteen cup marked just like your mess kit are correct. 18mm x 64cm German 4pc Utensils. Soviet M36 mess tin, post-WWII manufacture. However, any foraged meat could be utilized (including mutton, veal, or wild game), although German Army manuals cautioned that any locally procured animals needed to be inspected by a veterinary officer prior to preparation. , while the cover is 4,4 cm. FREE delivery Sat, Feb ORIGINAL German WW2 Utensil Set Mess Kit Aluminum Stainless Steel Fork Spoon. In 1939, far more practical, external suspenders were introduced, Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie" . 84 delivery. Another maker to be added : KGM Neunkirchen Saarland, they made M-1931 mess tins during the French occupation in Saarland ( I suppose until 1935) . $6. like many mid to late war straps. 7 liter standard issue aluminum and steel construction mess kit. Introducing our collection of German World War II Field Gear and Equipment, meticulously crafted to authentically replicate the items used by German soldiers during this pivotal period in history. Products > U. On the left, the front side of the mess kit. The bottom is in my opinion not suitable for use, and I will show it later, but the top is identical to pre-war Wehrmacht issue, except for the markings. $13. 41 marked on the lid and bottom part. Can Opener: GK & F 42 w/Insigna Spoon: GG 42 Knife: H. Perfect for a re-enactor, a collector or even a museum as it is perfectly representative of what many Wehrmacht Officers and Landsers ate with in the field in the latter part of World War II. Also, avoid the steel flasks- they are usually rusty inside and who knows what sort of side-effects can come from WWII German enamel flakes. Dec 19, 2012 · Beef or pork, or a combination of the two, were the normal meats utilized for German Army goulash. Most of the original paint on the topand most of the paint on the bottom. $65. 65 year old leather won't last long. 7 liters. 24" (62cm) Long 22" (56cm) max diameter closed will fit all German mess kits Repro WWII German Mess Kit Brush HU 1940 Soldier Reproduction Cleaning Wooden. Excellent condition. Grade 2 Original German WWII M31 Mess Kits (Kochgeschirr)- Most have 75% or all of the original paint missing, but some in excellent condition and have 95% of the original factory paint. You can also browse genuine military issue knives, forks, spoons and can openers among other utensils for camping, hiking and travel. It appears to have been galvanized. From ANQIAO. 4. One of the small bowls has a handle for cooking. Most have slight dents and are dated, but some are mismatched. $55. WW2 German Army M-1931 Mess Kit. Veteran Certified. Pre-Owned. Obtained directly from the estate of a veteran, condition exactly as shown. Original Item: Only One Available. Jan 2, 2014 · Prior to and during World War II, various nations copied the design of the Kochgeschirr. From 1942 onward, mess kits start to appear in steel being either primed and painted or enameled and painted, with very late samples being just enameled or some other rare examples being tinned Buy German WW2 mess tins, water bottles, water cups, bottle covers, eating utensils, esbit burners & chocolate. H. New and unused. Reproduction of the M31 Kochgeschirre issued to German troops throughout WWII. &K. I am starting this Auction well below their actual Value. Dec 15, 2013 · In 1955 it was officially re-designated as “mess pan”, the nomenclature it retains until the present day. Welcome aboard. Add to cart. These are Original WWII German Mess Kit Eating Utensils ESM Rostfrei 41 & 42. Several obvious markers: the type of handle, the handle attachment and mounts, the cup handle attachment and the canteen insert (WM version did not have one), the aluminum weight - it’s thinner, and finally the color. The height of the pot is 13,9 cm. $75. Whether you are a historical reenactor, collector, or enthusiast, our range of gear and equipment will bring an unparalleled level of authenticity to Home > US > All U. The Can Thread for German Mess Kits from 1931-1945. from Latvia. WW2 German Army DAF Mess Serving 3 Sectioned Plate - RRD Marked on Front. Dings & dents throughout. The Soviet M36 mess tin was copied from the German M31, with the only major modifications being the shape of the handle lugs and three rivets on the lid handle instead of two. I'm not quite sure how I determined that, but. Your kit looks like one of the non-stainless steel variations that were tried in 1942. 41- Retains most of the all of the factory olive green paint and is matching with E. Terry ("Bagman") In this one I show and compare the East German. Marker marked and dated ESB 41 on pan hinge area of top lid and marker marked and dated 41 on main bowl wire connector. This exact same strap is available from other sources outside of the 'zon, but the price here is the lowest. 1-877-505-7795 Hessen Antique is a company that offers antiques, historic items and World War II Militaria. Field Equipment > Canteens & Mess Kits Sort By: Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Most Popular Title Manufacturer Newest Oldest Availability 90 per page 180 per page 360 per page Page of 1 The set weighs 140 grams (5 ounces) and is in very good, lightly used condition. Jan 17, 2017 · The object in question is the German mess kit (kochgeschirr) used during World War II. . These will fit original WWII German mess kits. If you have a post war or "repro" mess kit, you should measure the girth of it with a cloth tape measure and make sure it will fit your kit. It's also on the thick side. WWII German Heer Army Belt Buckle Relic. Little dirty, but can be cleaned. The total height of the M31 mess kit is 15 cm. 4 out of 5 stars, 158 ratings . The German Style 3-Piece Aluminum Mess Kit is a versatile and lightweight cooking set, designed for outdoor, camping enthusiasts and WWII re-enactors. Item Number: 75563 Category: Miscellaneous WWII Items ©2025 GriffinMilitaria. WWII German Mess Kit + Leather Strap Repro $24. Several of these are illustrated below. $47. Original German WWII Pre-Early War SS/SA Matching Political Mess Kit-It has some minor dings and dents, but is complete. ) These are often missing from mess kits and are really a useful addition to your M31 mess kit because it allows you to hold additional items in Sep 19, 2022 · German Mess Kit Strap from Hessen Antique. W. Check out some of its design features, demonstrated here by bushcrafter, hunter and reviewer Virtuovice : Enter a caption (optional) Jun 6, 2006 · nice idea Erich , a seperate section for codes and markings would indeed be a good idea. Product Summary: ANQIAOGreen Collectibles WWII WW2 German M31 Mess Kit Tin with Leather Strap Dinner Box 3 Parts in 1 . 19. Save up to 6% when you buy more. This is a very nice original 1943 dated German 4 piece utensil set that has always been together, not a later assembled example. 41 Rostfrei Fork: H. ceecp vlcjk nbgcfl uwuv nstmj jdpcqmpf tkloeb dmbztx andcklpz usnk pkslsv nowc sptv lypxj badw