{"product_id":"original-wwi-u-s-army-mess-kit-set-complete-with-utensils","title":"Original WWI U.S. Army Mess Kit Set – Complete with Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine and well-presed example of a World War I-era U.S. Army mess kit, complete with its original matching utensils. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, the kit features the classic two-piece design used by American doughboys during the \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eWorld War I\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior retains its correct oval form with a folding handle, clearly stamped “U.S.” along with a maker’s mark, consistent with wartime production. The kit opens to reveal a clean interior and includes a period knife, fork, and spoon—each stamped “U.S.”, with the knife dated 1917, firmly placing this set in early American wartime mobilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe utensils show honest field wear and patina, while the mess tin itself displays typical surface marks from service use, adding to its authenticity and character. The retaining ring is still present, allowing the set to be secured as originally intended for field carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic and highly collectible piece of U.S. military field gear, ideal for display, reenactment, or as part of a larger \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003eWorld War I\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MidTennMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868104241404,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5541\/2732\/files\/202A7229-FA88-4E52-A83E-54CF5323170A.jpg?v=1773894860","url":"https:\/\/midtennmilitaria.com\/products\/original-wwi-u-s-army-mess-kit-set-complete-with-utensils","provider":"MidTennMilitaria ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}