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1900 US ARMY MESS KITS AND MESS UTENSIL SET:
This is a nice selection of the Mess Kits or Meat Can as
they were still known, that were issued from 1908
through the First World War. Each is described,
pictured and priced individually, as are the M1904 Mess
Utensil Set.
MEAT CAN, DATED 1908 (pictured on the left):
A shallower version, this early pattern preceded the
more common type that were issued during World War One.
This is the Meat Can issued during the Punitive
Expedition into Mexico. In nice shape, this specimen
retains much of its original finish, and has no dents or
misshaping. The tip of the handle is stamped “US”, “RIA”
for Rock Island Arsenal and dated 1908. The underside
of the handle is stamped “2 I HAW” likely the soldier’s
identification markings.
SOLD
MEAT CAN, DATED 1918 (pictured on the right):
The Meat Can issued to the Doughboys during World
War One, this specimen, marked on the handle “US” “C.M.L.”
and dated 1918, is full form with no dents or
misshaping. (035) $15
M1904 MESS UTENSIL SET: A complete set of
knife, fork and spoon in as close to like new condition
as you likely to see. The knife retains its original
bright plating overall and is stamped on the handle “US
R.I.A. 1904”. The fork and spoon are in likewise
excellent condition, showing only very minor loss of
plating along the edges from wear in storage, the
remainder of the plating still bright. Each is marked
on the handle “US” and the reverse of the spoon’s handle
is additionally marked “1918 CPC”. This is a very nice
set, far above the quality normally seen. (030) $25
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