Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 MG 13 known as a "datu"

known as a "datu"

Outside the top cover is a very long 44-inch strap also for securing equipment at the top of the rucksack

on 14 July and 17 July

The spotlight is very well made and weighs 34 lbs

USMC Colonel John M

Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 MG 13 known as a "datu"Original Item: Only One Available. This standard French Army issue mess kit dates back to 1852, when it was established by Marshal St. Arnaud. (Individual mess kit) The Gamelle is the issue mess kit, made of tinned metal, they are round with a lid and chain. These normally had, on the inside of the pot itself, a small individual plate and handle to allow the poilu to cook his own meal, most of the time though, these got lost in the trenches. This