I don't really collect messtins... but......

[Chris Boonzaier]

... I have been looking for one of these latewar zink ones for ages..... Below are other kinds as well, does anyone have any opinions on the black ones ? I think it is good, but some collectors say postwar?

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[Chip]

Chris,

I think once the war was over and there came a time when the army had need for more equipment to be made, the preferred materials were once again available. That's why I believe this first messkit you show is a wartime example. Is that zinc or zinc coated steel?

Chip

[Chip]

Aluminum M1910 Kochgeschirr. WILH.BERG 14

Aluminum Kochgeschirr. CARL.BERG A.G. Eveking.

Edited November 6, 2016 by Chip

[Chip]

Steel transitional Kochgeschirr circa 1915. Originally painted feldgrau and later over-painted in black. No manufacturer marks.

[Hoss]

I like the zinc job Chris does it have the ration marks and spork shelf ? There was a trans period the collectors on the French Forum have some beauties.

Eric