Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Russian Issue Equipment Built as a private venture

Built as a private venture by the Stearman Aircraft Company of Wichita (bought by Boeing in 1934)

Brno-produced bolt is included

Other components may also be included

Overall length is 36 7/8 inches

Original Item: WWII Issue

Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Russian Issue Equipment Built as a private ventureOriginal Item: Only One Available. This standard French Army issue mess kit dates back to 1852, when it was established by Marshal St. Arnaud. (Individual mess kit) The Gamelle is the issue mess kit, made of tinned metal, they are round with a lid and chain. These normally had, on the inside of the pot itself, a small individual plate and handle to allow the poilu to cook his own meal, most of the time though, these got lost in the trenches. This