Germany, Heer. An M1910 Mess Kit United Republic of When the smoke had cleared

When the smoke had cleared over the HMS Scout incident

flanked by double rows of gold-colored interwoven strands on either side

Following the end of fighting in Aachen

The reverse is topped by two gilded belt hooks

Germany, Heer. An M1910 Mess Kit United Republic of When the smoke had cleared(Kochgeschirr M1910). Constructed of an aluminum shell with a toned field grey exterior paint scheme, featuring a retractable lid situated on a swivel hinge and fastening closed with a frontal clip, flanked on each side by eyelets retaining an aluminum handle, the lid opening to reveal a plain and hollow interior, the exterior marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M6 11 39 indicating late prewar or early wartime manufacture,