Slightly Dented Aluminum Bread Container ostfront this is one of the

this is one of the variations that can be well documented based on period photos like the original photo pictured

Length 45 1/2"

The lining of the jacket is stained and the bottom is coming unstitched

Apparently breathing was a big deal for 1940 as it seems much of the health advice revolves around that

Slightly Dented Aluminum Bread Container ostfront this is one of theGerman Aluminum bread container. The bottom side is dented slightly so the two halves overlap a bit more than they should. Still a functional container. These were a very common item in Germany, almost like a lunch box, but smaller, so it could fit in a briefcase or bread bag. I see a lot of these being ground dug in Russia.