Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The steel scabbard is magnetic

The steel scabbard is magnetic and appears without dents

assuming his old rank seniority from the Imperial Army and assigned to Reichswehr Brigade 5

obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and contact marks on each arm

and scattered surface wear

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Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The steel scabbard is magnetic(Kochgeschirr M31). An M31 mess kit, constructed of magnetic steel with olive drab paint, featuring a retractable lid which opens to reveal a hollow interior, fastening closed with a metal clip and original full length blackened leather strap retaining a functional metal buckle, with dual side eyelets accommodating a retractable metal handle, one eyelet base stamped with a makers mark of SW M, most likely indicating manufacture by Stahlwerk Mischkau,