Original classic Palco aluminum mess kit with original damaged box. This mess kit is New Old Stock, meaning that although it is extremely old, it was never sold and is still in original and unused condition. 
 
This particular one is a later production, probably from the 1970's and has the plastic cup as opposed to the aluminum cup which was included with older units. The cloth carrying bag is untorn, undamaged with no cuts, tears or rot and is ready to use. as intended. 
 
There is no damage to any component in this kit with the only exception being some light staining / soiling to the cloth cover and some storage and handling marks on the metal components. 
 
The original box is included, but is highly damaged. This mess kit is a like new condition unit that is in perfect shape and ready for your adventures!