Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters unfortunately markings often wore away

unfortunately markings often wore away

15th AF resulted from a reorganization of Doolittle's Twelfth Air Force into the 15th with Doolittle in command

which has removed the original inspection cartouche

The helmet carries the short communication cord favored by fighter pilots and is fitted with a plug that is nicely marked BLK v FL 27560

Each Pattern 1871 canteen comes with a white polished leather carrying harness and shoulder strap

Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters unfortunately markings often wore awayOriginal Item: Only One Kit Available. The 1909 Infantry Board recommended a new meat can mess kit that became standard issue in 1910. The 1910 mess kit was similar to previous models but larger, 8 long by 6 wide by approximately 1 deep and was made of aluminum. Like the earlier covers, which doubled as a plate, it fit into the top of the frying pan portion and was secured by a folding galvanized iron handle. Early in 1918 the American Expeditionary