Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.

Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.

$50.00
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Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
  • Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.
Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.

Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife. USMC and EGA on lid.

$50.00

Original World War I-era U.S. mess kit, complete with its matching fork and knife, presented in well-used, field-worn condition. This classic oval aluminum set features the correct folding handle and two-piece construction typical of early 20th-century U.S. military issue.

 

The standout feature is the hand-etched “USMC” carved into the lid, accompanied by a simple scratched design above—likely done by the Marine who carried it. This kind of period personalization adds strong character and authenticity, offering a direct, tangible connection to a U.S. Marine Corps serviceman of the Great War era.

 

Both utensils are present, with the knife showing honest oxidation and the fork retaining a more stable finish. The mess tin itself displays expected age wear, including surface scratches, light staining, and patina consistent with field use.

 

A solid, untouched example of a WWI U.S. mess kit with desirable USMC attribution—perfect for collectors of early Marine Corps or Great War field gear.

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