Original British WWI D-Shape Mess Kit Tin - Dated 1918 Headgear however in general the "Crowned

however in general the "Crowned Rose" was used England

It is loaded by actually unhooking the bottom of the barrel so it could swivel upwards allowing the entire cylinder to be removed in order to reload

This is a fantastic chance to get an original WWI helmet

It also had a narrower brim and a more domed crown

Period Vise marks on the breach are evident

Original British WWI D-Shape Mess Kit Tin - Dated 1918 Headgear however in general the "CrownedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce example of a WWI British D Shaped mess kit. The Mess Tin is two parts and made of tin plated steel with a seam down one side and with a wire carrying handle. There is a retractable handle in the lid for use as a pan. This example is not maker marked that we can find, but is stamped along the rim 18 over a Broad arrow, for 1918. The mess kit measures roughly 7 x 4 x 4. The mess kit has heavy wear and