Historical information
This mess tin has been issued to VX 26729 Thomas J Patullo who served with the AIF Field Survey Unit, RAE, during WW2.
Significance
This mess tin is the original that was issued to VX26729 Thomas J Patullo during his service in WW2.
Physical description
Two Silver Colour, metal, oblong shaped mess tins with handles. One tins is smaller and fits inside the other when not in use.
Inscriptions & markings
On the back of the small tin - VX26729 T J Patullo.
On the back of both tins where the handle is attached to the body - L A Co 1939 and the Defence Logo.
