Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters which has removed the original

which has removed the original inspection cartouche

The back of the eagle is maker marked with W

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

The internal lining is no longer present and appears to have been removed intentionally

and dark from age and probably desert sweat

Original WWI U.S. Trench Art Engraved 58th Artillery Coastal Artillery Corps Decorated M1910 Mess Kit - Verdun & Bald Eagle Antique Winchesters which has removed the originalOriginal 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