Original U.S. 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit - Dated 1945 Category_Accessories this engraving was done privately

this engraving was done privately sometime after the war

The steel dagger blade still has all of the original blued finish

and is marked on the blade ricasso with date 1917 over the W in a circle manufacturer's mark

morale remained at its high level

It was possibly intended to fit another model self loading pistol as well

Original U.S. 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit - Dated 1945 Category_Accessories this engraving was done privatelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a United States Army WWII 1945 Dated 20 man cutlery set. The set consists of a canvas bag, large label, large spatulas and inside a canvas wool that reads: "Roll, Cutlery Canvas, Outfit, Cooking, 20 Men" On the inside of the roll are pocket and each pocket has a number printed on it and a contents list is listed at the top. This kit is complete. All the items are original. The kit includes: Fork, Cook, Flesh,