Hi,i found a WE'51 Water Bottle (Canteen) And Carrier,what type of mess tin will go with it,metal one from the war,aluminium post war,i seen a lot,its hard because no date punched on the tin,thanks for your help
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Post war Canadian mess tin 1950 to 1960
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Mess Tin Question
Try Googling 1951 Pattern Webbing, you might be surprised as to what you will learn.
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http://mpmuseum.org/post51equipment.html
Check out the link above for a good reference on P51 equipment. If you are in need of anything let me know. I just got a few items in that are surplus to my needs.
Check out the link above for a good reference on P51 equipment. If you are in need of anything let me know. I just got a few items in that are surplus to my needs.
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Hi,jholl72, look around for mess tin and canteen cup,no luck! if you got a few items that are surplus to your needs,i can use your help,thanks
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I’ve also got a pack, ammo pouches, two right side L straps and two shoulder straps
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Hi,the mess tin gsw will fit in p51 pouch ? The canteen cup is korean civil market for camping.
The p51 canteen made of alluminium is larger size it will not fit in normal m1913 cup.so i realy need a canadian one or maybe us one same time periode,thanks
The p51 canteen made of alluminium is larger size it will not fit in normal m1913 cup.so i realy need a canadian one or maybe us one same time periode,thanks
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Hi,how mutch for the mess tin GSW
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If anyone has any P51 gear for sale, including mess tins/waterbottle/canteen cup/kfs set etc, I am looking for these items and some others, feel free to pm.