Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Barrels 168 regimental marking on the

168 regimental marking on the lower barrel band

The Bore is 1/2" and the tube length is 7"

A total of 753 rifles were produced over two years and were sent for testing

lower Austria

and the paint itself is now flaking off

Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Barrels 168 regimental marking on theOriginal 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