French Army Mess Kit MMT 1952 Tournus post 1944 and naval operations

and naval operations

The 8×56R Kropatschek cartridge is closely associated with the famous Portuguese Kropatschek repeating rifles adopted during the late 19th century

The badge represents the corps' adaptation to peacetime roles

The Queen's National Medal was part of a prestigious award given to students by the Department of Science and Art in South Kensington

1939-1945 Medal

French Army Mess Kit MMT 1952 Tournus post 1944 and naval operationsThis original French Army mess kit, stamped MMT 1952 Tournus, is a classic example of post war French military field equipment. Commonly referred to as a gamelle, this aluminium mess kit was issued to French soldiers during the early Cold War period and saw widespread service throughout the 1950s and beyond, including in colonial and overseas deployments. Manufactured by MMT (Manufacture Mtallurgique de Tournus), a well known French contractor, the