Japanese Naval Mess Ware

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Hi All,

Still finishing my unpacking from my move to Florida....Thought I would show some items that normally don't get posted here. I pulled out some of my Japanese Naval Mess Items that I have aquired last two years. Im still looking for that aluminum pot used by the IJN. Enjoy.

First is a heavy Brass or Copper Kettle with the Naval Emblem embossed on the side. This one is very well made so could have been used for higher ranking individuals.

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Here is a complete aluminum Kettle with the embossed anchor and the other side has the unit etched in

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Here is a "Bento Box" most likely used on ships for more ranking individuals. comes with two inner trays for condiments....well marked and nicely painted shipboard grey

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Standard enlisted "Bento Box"

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Standard mess hall aluminum bowls. I have found numerous ones like this on Okinawa in and around Oroku and seen photos of these bowls scattered in caves on Iwo Jima.

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Ceramic Mess Bowls

[Striking 9th]

Nice David, I love the tea pots. Esp the copper one. Love it, love it, love it, . The lunch boxes are very nice as well. It is a great reference. Thanks for posting!
Scott

[Jareth]

Yes I think I was underbidder on the aluminum kettle. Great items. I've been told there are numerous depot/unit lid embossed variations of the individual bento boxes. ice stuff David! keep unpacking & posting!

[kaigunair]

very neat items and thanks for posting them!

[speedy101]

Nice collection you have there. Very unusual. Neat stuff.

[Ryukyutunnelrat]

Thanks all for the comments. These are not that desirable as collectables that is why I have been picking them up when I see them. I figure most of them went to the bottom of the ocean

[Striking 9th]

Here is my lunch box David. I have also obtained some images of an SNLF field kitchen. They are rare pics for someone interested in that facet of their service. I will e-mail them to you. I have a helmet named to a field cooking detail. That kind of launched my interest in that area. Their field kitchens, diet, food logistics, ect. It has proved to be quite interesting. I had an e-mail from Nick about a main dish they had but seemed to have accidentally lost it. IJN personnel did eat way way better then there counterparts in the IJA.
Scott

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inside w/ spoon

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Here is my new pride and joy. Can't imagine to many of these survived. Tooth powder and soap dish. Personal items are also a new love of mine.