Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated Mess Tin Engraved by Soldier in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge Category_MG 34 Mounts This example is not a

This example is not a modern tourist item

Ammunition Type:  Powder

While repairs were effected

which looks to have a 43 date

A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be of much higher quality than one worn by a Colonel

Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated Mess Tin Engraved by Soldier in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge Category_MG 34 Mounts This example is not aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a lovely U. S. WWII issue Mess Kit or "Meat Can", made up of the correct steel plate, lower bowl and foldout handle marked U. S. M. A. Co. 1944. It comes complete with the correct U. S. Issue knife and fork. It is in very good shape considering what it has been through, with just some light oxidation in places. The back of the lower bowl was personalized by the owner during WWII, making this a great piece of WWII