Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters The helmet carries the short

The helmet carries the short communication cord favored by fighter pilots and is fitted with a plug that is nicely marked BLK v FL 27560

the supply of the Carl Gustaf m/45 to the US Navy was cut off

which has removed the original inspection cartouche

Hampton Roads

Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters The helmet carries the shortOriginal Item: Only One Kit Available. 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