Ypres1915 Posted 29 January , 2017 Share Posted 29 January , 2017 Hi Guys, I picked this tin up several years ago. It seemed like an oddball and I thought I would get it to see if I could identify it. It has no maker marks and looks like a British Mess tin although it is smaller and an oval shape. I have photographed it beside a Canadian made tin for comparison. I have found a few posts saying it is French private purchase, but have no solid information about it. Any information would be appreciated. Ypres1915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 29 January , 2017 Share Posted 29 January , 2017 I don't think it is made to any war department standards and is most probably made for the camping fraternity such as the Scouts etc. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Luger Posted 29 January , 2017 Share Posted 29 January , 2017 Hi, I've never seen a mess tin like that in French equipement but but I'm far from having seen everything in my life ! In my opinion if this mess tin is French it's a civilian made not for military purpose. But lake of makers is curious it should be at least a manufacturer's marking ? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ypres1915 Posted 29 January , 2017 Author Share Posted 29 January , 2017 (edited) Thanks for your input. I appreciate your thoughts on this. I never had a thought that this is an "Issue" piece. I am wondering whether anyone has an advertisement or picture of its use as a private purchase item; perhaps officer's private purchase kit? Either English or French ?I like the idea it may be used by the scouting fraternity; this is really a possibility, but I would like some information on this idea as well. All the best, Ypres1915 Edited 29 January , 2017 by Ypres1915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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