WWI mess kit containing:
(A) Oval pan w folding handle
(B) Pan lid to use as plate
(C) Cup pot w clip handle
(D) Fork
(E) Knife
(F) Spoon
Cutlery is stamped "US".
Cup/Pot has "J. W. E." scratched on it.
Could possibly be 1981.228.02, Zeigler donation.
Use
Used during WWI
Collection
Military
Made/Created
Date made
1910 - 1920
Notes
Date: 1910-1920
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Kit, Mess
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service Sets
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
(A) pan= 1-7/8" h
(A) pan= 6-3/4" w
(E) Knife= 7-1/4" l
(D) Fork = 7-1/2" l
(F) Spoon = 7-1/2" l
(C) Pot/cup = 4-1/4" deep