Original Imperial Russian Model 1909 Brass Cooking Pot Mess Kit by Koltchugyn of Moscow (Mockba) - Dated 1914 Japanese Air Force This means it was made

This means it was made during the year of abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

The standard two-point suspension was replaced with a four-point "Y" -shaped suspension

which shows wear consistent with moderate service

a correct Bavarian marking

Original Imperial Russian Model 1909 Brass Cooking Pot Mess Kit by Koltchugyn of Moscow (Mockba) - Dated 1914 Japanese Air Force This means it was madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather scarce Imperial Russian Army mess kit cooking pot. This is the standard issue M1909 Mess Tin provided to each Russian soldier in WW1. It was worn at the end of the soldier's blanket "horseshoe roll" and can be seen in numerous period photographs. The Mess Tin is made of copper alloy or brass and retains its original steel handle. The maker mark is still visible on the front of