Description: Soviet Army Mess Kit, circa 1980s.This is GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL item made for the Soviet military before the breakup of the USSR in 1991 - NOT a modern replica. Made in aluminum with exterior painted olive green. Comes complete with the lid and handle. Measures approx. 6” tall with the lid on and 6” wide, about 1.3 liters (1.4 qt) liquid storage capacity. There is a Soviet-era round maker’s mark stamped into the retaining handle for the lid near the hinge and a quality control ink stamp to the bottom of the mess kit. This mess kit is very similar to those used during the Patriotic War and can be a perfect item for WW2 Red Army reenactment. In good condition. Shows evidence of minimal field use and some storage wear, plus some storage dust that should clean off nicely. There are some small bumps and dings but no significant dents. The original paint is overall well preserved having only some relatively minor scuffs and scratches. Some of the mess kits have initials of the original owner scratched on the side or bottom. As it is, the mess kit has the authentic “right out of the trenches” feel and will be excellent for the display of WW2 or Cold War Soviet army gear. We sell the mess kit as is. Our photos show an example that gives you a very good idea of what to expect: if you order, we will select a mess kit in matching condition and of the same vintage from our available inventory. You can see very similar WW2 mess kits in the reference books “Field Equipment of the Infantry, 1914-1945”, by Robert Fisch (C. 1989, p. 125, fig. 105) and “Red Army Uniforms 1918 -1945 in Color Photographs” by Shalito et al (C. 1999, p. 186, fig. 3). By the way, these excellent English-language reference guides are available for purchase in brand-new condition among our eBay listings and on our website CollectRussia.com. FREE SHIPPING (USPS 1st cl. Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our eBay items outside USA.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Tenafly, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-09-24T13:20:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Category: Collectibles
Original or Reproduction: Original
Region or Culture: Russian
Country: Soviet Union
Theme: Militaria
