Vintage Australian Military Mess Kit

Vintage Australian Military Mess Kit, two-piece nesting mess tin set based on the classic British Pattern 37 design. Made from lightweight aluminum, these tins were used by soldiers for heating rations, cooking, and eating in the field. NSN: 7350-66-014-5895 Manufacturer: Namco Date: August 1975 Markings: Broad arrow and manufacturer stamp Large Tin: 6.5" × 4.9" × 1.5" Small Tin: 5.9" × 4.3" × 1.4" Unlike many British and European mess tins, this Australian pattern features shallow pans with two-part metal wire handles that fold horizontally around the outside corners for compact storage.