Functional object - Nested Mess Tins, 1939

Historical information

This kit belonged to VX19808 William James Curtis.

Significance

WWII sgnigificance.

Physical description

2 x metal nested mess tins with swivel handles

Inscriptions & markings

Hand inscribed with VX19808 Curtis W.J. Palestine, Egypt, Libia, Greece, Crete, Syria, India and Ceylon. Also inscribed with Dunera, Arayabank, Heroward, Costa Rica, Hero, Kimberley, Nurmahal, Smaller mess tin inscribed with VX19808 Curtis. W. J. Also engraved on side contour of a dog.

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