Original U.S. WWI Named Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit Depicting Soldiers Firing Artillery - Utensils British Flare Guns markings on the warhead

markings on the warhead

most likely over a wood base

The rear sight is still fully intact and functional

and the first one that we have had

The back is marked with the "Barred A" logo of F

Original U.S. WWI Named Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit Depicting Soldiers Firing Artillery - Utensils British Flare Guns markings on the warheadOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Original 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