Japanese WWII Mess Kit-This is a very well used, early black painted mess kit is complete with all three pieces. You can see the can, the cover and the small kidney shaped dish that nests inside fit perfectly. The thick black paint is intact but there is some scuffing and darkening to the inside of the can. The outside paint is a conservative (approx.) 75% in place. There is what looks like a metal belt loop on the reverse, for a strap or belt. There are a few dents, as we said earlier someone really used the heck out of this mess kit. The metal carrying handle is in place and works just fine. This is in very good condition and would make a nice display item for your Japanese collection.