WW2 Mess tin, 1943

Historical information

Standard issue mess tin for Commonwealth Forces during WW2

Significance

This Mess tin belonged to a local lady who served in the WAAAF during WW2

Physical description

Squire Mess tin in two sections,one fits inside the other for easy storage and to carry.
They both have a wire handle which is attached at the ends of the tins and can be folded for storage.
This particular tin comes with a cover.

Inscriptions & markings

On the small section Malley 1943 D^D ^AD
On the larger tin ^TM 1943 D^D

Subjects

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