| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30045.013 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Leather, Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Sinai Palestine 1917: The Light Horse Men |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1930s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Mounted service mess tin, lid and strap
Description
Round steel mounted service mess tin with fold out handle and lid. Lid is stamped on the inside with the service number 'WX3074'. The tin and lid are secured by a brown leather strap and buckle which attaches to the saddle. The strap is stamped with the service number 'SX5848'.
History / Summary
Standard issue mounted service mess tin and strap used by Australia during the First World War and until mounted services were discontinued at the end of 1942. This tin and strap are marked with Second World War service numbers.