Original WW2 German Mess Kit – C&C.W.40 – Hard-Used Condition
 
For sale is an authentic WW2 German Mess Kit, clearly marked C&C.W.40, indicating manufacture by Cramer & Co., Witten in 1940. This is a textbook example of an early-war issue Kochgeschirr M31 mess tin, used by the Wehrmacht and other German forces throughout the Second World War.
 
The kit is in heavily used condition, showing lots of wear and tear consistent with long field service. The original field-grey paint is mostly worn off, and there are several dents and scratches throughout – all adding to its character and historical value. The handle and closure mechanism still function as intended.
These early-war examples, especially with clear wartime maker and date markings, are becoming increasingly scarce – particularly ones that have clearly “been there”. A true piece of battlefield history, perfect for collectors of German WW2 field gear, reenactors aiming for realism, or museum displays focused on the soldier’s daily life.
100% original