Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Brunswick Guns The left side of the

The left side of the Barrel is marked 38 W

It is 37 mm wide

The brass fittings have been lightly cleaned to bring out their full beauty

This is a beautiful patched example featuring a rare 1st Battalion 5th Marines patch

showing the Regiment's "EDINBURGH CASTLE" logo under the motto INVERITATE RELIGIONIS CONFIDO (I put my trust in the truth of religion) and is in overall very good display condition

Original French WWI Gamelle Individuelle Mle. 1852 Mess Kit - Gamelle Individuelle Modèle 1852 Brunswick Guns The left side of 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