{"product_id":"german-austrian-mess-tin","title":"Austrian Army Mess Tin Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Austrian Army Mess Tin Set, designed for outdoor military field cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClassic Military Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ethree-piece Essgeschirr\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on the classic German M31 kidney-shaped design, adopted by the Austrian Bundesheer. Its curved, \u003cstrong\u003ekidney-shaped profile\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to nest snugly against a rucksack or combat pack, reducing movement during active travel. The set includes a deep boiling pot, a nesting middle tray, and a lid that doubles as a frying pan or bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRugged Aluminium Build\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003epainted aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e, this mess kit provides excellent heat distribution while keeping the carry weight low. The main boiling pot features a sturdy \u003cstrong\u003esteel wire bale handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to hang it securely over an open campfire. The lid has a folding steel handle that folds down to lock all three nested components tightly together during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGenuine Army Surplus\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2 surplus items\u003c\/strong\u003e accepted by the Austrian military agency, stamped with \u003cstrong\u003eHBA06 MM\u003c\/strong\u003e or similar. Each set shows authentic field wear, including dents, scratches, and paint loss. This wear does not affect their utility; they remain fully functional, providing a durable, cost-effective, and historically interesting cookset for bushcraft and camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip your bushcraft kit with this genuine Austrian army cookset.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austrian Army","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32074421796958,"sku":"SKU8866K","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/5-OriginalAustrianArmyMessKits-SKU8866K.jpg?v=1777031922","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/german-austrian-mess-tin","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}