WWI U.S MILITARY MESS KIT WITH POUCH ALUMINUM 2 PIECE PAN & LID MEAT CAN

Pouch: Khaki (Cotton canvas)

Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

Model: M 1910 (Meat can)

Theme: Militaria

Original/Reproduction: Original

Dated: 1918

Markings: U.S and F R on bail (Mfg in France)

More descriptions: See below

Region of Origin: United States

Country of Origin: United States

Mess kit: 2 Piece Aluminum (Pan & Lid)

WWI U.S MILITARY MODEL 1910 2 PIECE ALUMINUM MESS KIT AND CARRY POUCH. MESS KIT IS STAMPED U.S WITH THE FR ON THE BAIL MFG IN FRANCE FOR THE (A.E.F) AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES KNOWN AS THE DOUGHBOYS THESE WERE MADE IN FRANCE DUE TO THE RAPID BUILD UP OF U.S TROOPS AND WAS IN SHORT SUPPLY OF GEAR SO THE FRENCH MADE MESS KITS AND CANTEENS AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. DATED 1918 WORN DATED ON BAIL. GENUINE ORIGINAL WWI MILITARY SURPLUS.