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WWII Mess Kit

Key Details

Date: c.1944

Original or Replica: Original

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

Citations: Donated by Joe Basso

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U.S. Military metal mess kit containing spoon, fork and knife, each with the marking ‘U.S.’ on their handles. Lid comes off and can be turned over to be a plate. Handle that holds lid on then serves as a handle for the base to used as pan or plate.

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