Military container

[mojjax]

Wondering what this container was for ? The lid has a small flat container on a hinge in it . There are some numbers and the word 'DRUCKEN' Any ideas ?

mojjax

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Looks like part of an East German mess kit.

Check "Cheaper Than Dirt"

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/militarygear.htm

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

These are German WWII gas mask cannisters. Close.

Got it. "Post-War German Gas Mask Cansiter"

 

[Montana Jim]

Nice work Charlie!

And another great "what is it?" from mojjax!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

And I got up early enough to beat PBK to the worm! Yippee!

 

[Ant]

I thought it looks like a map container.

 

[Harry_Morant]

Post WWII West German Gas mask container

"A protective carrier for the old style West German gas masks. Aluminum lined, steel outer is 4" diam. x 13" long. Features include gasket sealed lid, spring latch for secure closure, 1" cotton web shoulder sling, and even a special compartment in the top of the lid for extra lenses."

 

[Ant]

That confermed it. Great ID Charlie P. (NY) and Harry_Morant .

 

[Monty]

For years every time I saw a film about German soldiers they were carrying one of these. I always wondered what it was for but never thought to ask. Now I know. See, learn something new every day on Tnet! Monty