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Original Italian Army mess tin set in olive drab, fully assembled with secure locking handle mechanism.
  • Original Italian Army mess tin set in olive drab, fully assembled with secure locking handle mechanism.
  • Three-piece Italian military mess tin set disassembled, showing the main pot, nested interior tin, and lid with folding handle.
  • Side view of the Original Italian Army mess tins, highlighting the compact nesting design and sturdy wire bail carry handle.
  • Close-up detail of the metal latch on an Italian Army mess tin clearly marked with OSIM 75, indicating Cold War era origin.
  • Interior view of the Italian military mess tin components, showing the smooth, clean aluminum finish of the nesting vessels.
  • Top-down view into the main aluminum mess tin, displaying its large capacity and durable, functional construction.
  • Italian Army mess tins used outdoors in grass, filled with food to demonstrate their utility for camping and bushcraft.
  • Two Italian Army mess tins separated to show the versatile cooking configuration with folding metal handles extended.
  • Bulk supply of unissued Supergrade Italian Army mess tins neatly packed in a cardboard shipping crate.
  • Warehouse storage showing stacked cardboard boxes labeled in Italian for original 1975 issue mess tin sets.
Original Italian Army Mess Tins
Product Code: SUPA157SG
Original Italian Army Mess Tins
Italian | Late Cold War (1961–1991)
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Supergrade

Excellent, near-new condition. May be unissued or show only the slightest signs of long-term storage.

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Reasons To Buy
  • Compact Nesting Design: Nesting three-piece system packs down tightly to save valuable pack space.
  • Lightweight Aluminium: Heavy-duty build conducts heat rapidly and minimises overall pack weight.
  • Multi-Fuel Cooking: Designed for open campfires, gas burners, and solid fuel stoves.
  • Unissued Supergrade: Pristine, unissued military stock direct from Cold War army reserves.

Genuine Military Surplus

Authentic issued gear. Built to strict combat specifications for uncompromising durability and performance.

Full Description

These are original Italian Army mess tins.

Cold War Military Heritage

Adopted in 1975, this M75 kidney-shaped mess kit is modelled on the classic German M31 design. Issued to the Italian Army during the late Cold War, each kit carries the stamped OSIM '75 maker mark on the steel handle hinge. They represent a proven piece of military hardware built to withstand rigorous field service across demanding environments.

Versatile Three-Piece System

This three-piece aluminium kit nests together to form a highly compact package. It includes a main cooking pot with a steel bail handle for suspended fire cooking, a nesting middle tray that serves as a bowl, and a lid with a folding handle that doubles as a frying pan. The locking handle swings over the top to keep the entire assembly secure in transit.

Campfire Cooking Performance

Forged from lightweight, heavy-duty aluminium, these tins offer exceptional thermal conductivity, heating food and boiling water rapidly on open campfires or gas stoves. Sourced in pristine Supergrade condition, this unissued surplus kit is completely free of field wear. It is an ideal, high-utility cooker for modern bushcrafters, hikers, and collectors alike.

Prepare your outdoor camp kitchen with this genuine Italian military cooker.
Specifications
Product Code SUPA157SG
Condition Supergrade
Model Italian M75 Mess Kit
Set Composition 3-Piece nested kit (Main Pot, Inner Bowl, Lid/Pan)
Material Heavy-duty aluminium with steel handle fittings
Capacity Approx. 2.8 Litres (total combined)
Manufacturer Stamp OSIM '75
Origin Italian
Era Late Cold War (1961–1991)
Weight 484.0 kg
Key Features
Lightweight Packable
Activity
Camping & Bushcraft Hiking & Trekking Historical Reenactment Emergency Preparedness
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60-Day Return Period
We offer an extended 60-day return window starting from the date you receive your order.

Exchanges (UK Only)
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