Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the first medal awarded on

the first medal awarded on August 8

obverse and reverse present wear from period polishing and contact marks on each arm

blown in the air

the obverse bearing a raised depiction of Arrow Cross members with arms raised in salute

when Stephan participated in the Battle of Berlin (Brandenburg)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Mess Kit, Mid-War Example, by Stahlwerk Mischkau consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the first medal awarded on(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,