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

The top of the tin is dished which I believe serves as a little tray for loose pins

so you could re-fill however you want

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

Vintage Kgl

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.