Mess Kit, circa 1918
Abstract
A five-piece aluminum World War I ''doughboy'' mess kit used as a Boy Scout mess kit. The kit is multi-purpose and includes silverware. The top and bottom of kit are used for cooking and serving. The spoon and fork are stamped with ''U.S.'', the knife is stamped with ''R.I.A. U.S. 1917'', and the handle of the pan is stamped with ''U.S. 1918''. Originally belonged to Ira M. Beck.
Dates
- circa 1918
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (mess kit)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair Aluminum
Provenance
Originally belonged to Ira M. Beck.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Inscription and Marks
Stamped: ''R.I.A. U.S. 1917'', ''U.S.'' and ''''U.S. 1918''
Creator
- From the Collection: Simui, Emil (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository