Original U.S. WWI M1910 Mess Kit with Depiction of Naked Mermaid & Utensils by Landers Frary & Clark - Dated 1917 U.S. Artwork & Posters Sgts Plasky and Barnes

Sgts Plasky and Barnes

It was very common for gunmakers of the period to purchase ready made locks as a way of saving money and time

CASE CY-744A/PRC

for Clinton Saddlery of Clinton

One edge is folded over

Original U.S. WWI M1910 Mess Kit with Depiction of Naked Mermaid & Utensils by Landers Frary & Clark - Dated 1917 U.S. Artwork & Posters Sgts Plasky and BarnesOriginal 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