French Army Mess Kit MMT 1952 Tournus Joint Services Dressing Whether in the heat of

Whether in the heat of combat or during routine maintenance

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allowing the lenses to be folded flat for storage

This example is the Mark III variant

French Army Mess Kit MMT 1952 Tournus Joint Services Dressing Whether in the heat ofThis original French Army mess kit, stamped MMT 1952 Tournus, is a classic example of post war French military field equipment. Commonly referred to as a gamelle, this aluminium mess kit was issued to French soldiers during the early Cold War period and saw widespread service throughout the 1950s and beyond, including in colonial and overseas deployments. Manufactured by MMT (Manufacture Mtallurgique de Tournus), a well known French contractor, the