{"product_id":"original-romanian-army-mess-tin-olive-drab","title":"Romanian Army Mess Tin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Romanian Army Mess Tin is an original military surplus field cook set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eMilitary Provenance and Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelled directly on the classic \u003cb\u003eGerman M31 Kochgeschirr\u003c\/b\u003e, this two-piece cookware set served Romanian ground troops throughout the Cold War. Built from \u003cb\u003elightweight stamped aluminium\u003c\/b\u003e with an olive drab exterior, it gave soldiers a self-contained way to boil rations, cook hot meals, or carry prepared food in the field without adding heavy bulk to their standard combat webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFunctional Two-Piece Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe system consists of a \u003cb\u003edeep lower pot\u003c\/b\u003e and a fitted upper lid that doubles as a shallow frying pan or eating bowl. A folding steel bail handle on the body allows you to hang the main pot securely over an open campfire or set it across a camp stove. The upper lid includes its own folding handle, locking the set together for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eField Dimensions and Surplus Grading\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cb\u003e16cm wide by 15cm high\u003c\/b\u003e, this compact tin packs easily inside a rucksack or straps directly to vintage field packs. As genuine surplus, each tin shows authentic field character, ranging from unissued \u003cb\u003eSupergrade\u003c\/b\u003e stock to field-used \u003cb\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/b\u003e and weathered \u003cb\u003eDistressed\u003c\/b\u003e condition with minor scuffs and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your bushcraft camp kitchen, outdoor survival pack, or historical field collection with this classic military cook set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485621764481,"sku":"SKU8216K","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/8216-original_romanian_army_mess_tin_-_olive_drab-1_b5eb05f1-e984-4fcc-b57a-33b66d6b832a.jpg?v=1775031149","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-romanian-army-mess-tin-olive-drab","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}