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M1908 EXPERIMENTAL MESS CUP: An original
US Army M1908 Experimental Cup developed and issued
during the equipment trials during the early 20th
Century. Made of aluminum, this light weight cup
features the unique slotted handle complete with the
cork washers that insulated the handle from the cup body
after was heated. The slotted handle was designed to
accept the tines of the soldier’s fork, thus providing a
handle to introduce or retrieve the cup from the fire
without burning his hands. This specimen is in full
form with minimal storage marks and I suspect from the
condition, may never have been issued. The cup is
plainly stamped on the handle, “U.S.”, “R.I.A.” for Rock
Island Arsenal, and dated ”1910”. A nice presentable
specimen of a relatively rare cup.
(051705) $125
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