Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated Mess Tin Engraved by Soldier in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge British Holsters For gallantry in action in

For gallantry in action in the vicinity of Colleville-sur-Ner

these are going to be a tough fit for today's American male

though a bit of it remains under the liner

The war offically ended in Europe on 5 May 1945 and the 82nd Airborne Division was called upon to serve as the occupation force in the American Sector of Berlin

Complete with 17" fullered blade and wooden grip plates

Original U.S. WWII 1944 dated Mess Tin Engraved by Soldier in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge British Holsters For gallantry in action inOriginal 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