An authentic Bakelite butterdish (Butterdose), the small round ration container issued to Wehrmacht and Waffen SS soldiers as part of their mess kit. Designed with a quarter-turn locking lid, it was used to store butter, margarine, jam, or cheese rations in the field.
This Bakelite dish is showing some fading and discoloration; with quite a bit of surface scratches and marks inside/out and remaining in decent, usable condition. It would benefit from a good cleaning. A desirable and practical piece of wartime field equipment for any collection.
