Messkit RZM M6/6

[madandi]

I have a green Messkit with markings: RZM M6/6
Is it made for the SS, SA or something else?
There is also a small alu-plate with ESB stamped on it.
Is ESB the same Maker then RZM M6/6?

[anmarlodz]

I would suggest you to compare the markings of RZM you can find in net ( at least 3 or 4 sites with all RZM marks and makers ) with coded maker list.
RZM was overally used for makers who were making equipment for PARTY organizations ( which include SS, SA , HJ and others ).

[Theodor]

What do you mean alu plate? Is it a part of the mess kit? As far as I know, mess kits with a plate are postwar

[MULON]

What do you mean alu plate? Is it a part of the mess kit? As far as I know, mess kits with a plate are postwar

It's not correct.You can see an original war time plate on 45 messkit example

[madandi]

What do you mean alu plate? Is it a part of the mess kit? As far as I know, mess kits with a plate are postwar

Sorry, perhaps it was the wrong word. I will take fotos later and post them.

[madandi]

Here are the fotos, as promised.

[madandi]

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[madandi]

and here is the "plate".

[B. Dietz]

The plate is not part of the kit, I can only guess that a group with access to some stamps and scraps opted to tag their kits in this manner. Not a bad solution either.

[anmarlodz]

this type - m31 messkit - was design for field troops so I suspect it might been used by field units. I never seen any photos if such messkit in use by paramilitary/party units.