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Original German Army fat/oil tin intended for use with horse-drawn artillery units. These tins were issued for storing grease, oil, or similar maintenance materials and could be secured to loads or harness equipment during transport.
Prior to and during the early years of the Second World War, the German Army relied heavily on horse-drawn transport, particularly for artillery units. Fat and oil tins such as this were essential field items, used for lubrication, maintenance, and general equipment servicing. Dated examples from the pre-war period, especially 1936, are increasingly scarce and represent Germany’s rapid military expansion prior to the outbreak of war.
Good original condition overall. The tin shows honest period wear with surface patina throughout. A few dents are visible, most notably beneath the locking latch; however, these do not affect the opening or closing of the lid. Hinges, latch, and all four fixing points remain intact. The interior shows expected age wear consistent with use.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
You can tell this is someone who actually handles and studies the pieces. I respect that.
Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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