Post WWII Original Swiss Army Breadbag, Mess Kit, Canteen with Cup and Spork Set. Salt and Pepper Style Canvas Bag made by the R. Mathis Saddlery based in Basel, Canton Basel in 1952. Bag show some use and wear, stains, stitching in good order, leather parts are soft and supple. Comes along with a white linen bag which was used to store bread and the spork. The Design of the Swiss Army Mess Kit aka "Gamelle", officially named "Einzelkochgeschirr Ordonnanz 1898", was approved 02.07.1898 by the Swiss War Department and has slightly changed since then.
The kidney shaped mess kit was ...
