Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau Auction the authorization published in General

the authorization published in General Order 36 of March 15

and in unusual uniform combinations (including helmet camouflage covers)

57th Peterborough Rangers Helmet Plate -  Bronze

oxidation evident on the insignia and in some of the joints on the trumpet itself

trimmed with piping consisting of silver aluminum wire interwoven with black threading

Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau Auction the authorization published in General(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,