Original U.S. WWI Named Balloon Air Service Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit - 35th Balloon Company U.S. Equipment Worn on the helmet is

Worn on the helmet is a lovely helmet net

The pastel itself measures 10

due to two BO'HI

There are 3 brass hanging rings attached to the header at the top and bottom

The Items Featured In This Lot:- German War Merit Cross Without Swords: The medal is in lovely condition with the correct ribbon attached with a safety pin attached to the back

Original U.S. WWI Named Balloon Air Service Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit - 35th Balloon Company U.S. Equipment Worn on the helmet isOriginal Item. One of a Kind. 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 Force