| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM11362.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: The Anzac Story: Gallipoli: Anzac The Landing |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1914-18 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Dismounted Service Pattern mess tin (lid): Lance Corporal John Frederick Gunston, 38th Battalion, AIF
Description
Dismounted Service Pattern Australian army steel kidney shaped mess tin lid with wire handle. Engraved 'J F GUNSTON'.
History / Summary
Mess tins were an essential piece of equipment in a soldier’s field kit. The tin and lid were used to cook in, boil water, and as an eating utensil in the field. This Australian army mess tin lid was used by 3077 Lance Corporal Joseph Frederick Gunston during his service with the AIF in the First World War. Gunston enlisted on 10 January 1917 and served overseas 38th Battalion. He returned to Australia on 4 July 1919.