Vintage WWII WW2 1945 and 1955 British Military Army Mess Tins Kit Broad Arrow

Description

A note to all Ebay buyers:
Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
You are bidding on 2
genuine
WW2 and Post WW2
British Army rectangular mess tins as originally manufactured and supplied to combat units.
Made of aluminium with
robust folding handles.
Tins fit inside each other for easy compact storage.
Large tin 18.6 cm long 13.5 cm wide
6 cm
deep
Smaller tin
17 cm
long
12.8 cm
wide
5.5 cm
deep
The WW2 large tin is dated and marked:
MMS
1945
AA5880
The post-WW2 small tin is dated and marked:
6 MB
1955
CN1876
Both tins are stamped with the British Army mark of the arrow.
The arrow (
/|\)
, known as a broad arrow, was applied to primarily military items in order to indicate something is the property of the king.
Condition
:
The set is in fair condition
s
howing age and usage
that is to be expected in a vintage piece. It has scratches on the surface to the aluminum.
This would be a great item for actual use at reenactments or living history events and will
complete your
WW2 field gear collection.
Lowest start price and no reserve.
I don't consider myself an expert on all my findings, but I do try my best to describe them the best I can. That's why I ask that you ask questions first before bidding if you aren't sure
about this item! I will be happy to send any additional photo’s.
Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Registered Airmail.
Shipment fee: to the
USA: $
18.
50
, to
Canada
:
18
.50
, to the U.K. & Europe: $
16
.50
,  and in
Israel
$
6
.50
(Registered post or pick-up).
I normally use
Registered
Airmail
with limited internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as Priority air mail (
Express Mail Service with full internet tracking)
and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
In the case of lost or damaged items, Registered Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
EMS
services.
It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible.  If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shipping charges).
Good Luck and thanks for bidding!