{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-mess-kit-utensil-set-dated-1942-steel-and-stainless-steel","title":"Original German WWII Mess Kit Utensil Set Dated 1942 - Steel and Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used set of genuine WWII German Mess Kit Utensils - Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Can Opener. These lock together, making a perfect set for any WWII collector. Originally these were often issued in a felt case, however these are offered without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is mostly matched, and all parts have the correct \u003cem\u003eReichsadler\u003c\/em\u003e eagle on the handle, indicating military issue. The can opener, fork, and spoon are all marked with \u003cstrong\u003e[GAG] 42\u003c\/strong\u003e, a known maker of WWII cutlery, while the knife is unmarked. All of the items are stainless steel except for the can opener, which is fitted into a stainless steel sleeve. It was probably made during the changeover to plain steel manufacture during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll components are in service-used condition. showing some real wear from service, especially the can opener, which shows wear and oxidation. This is a great set and typical of what soldiers would have been outfitted during the mid war period, when supplies were still relatively good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44625930715205,"sku":"ONSV26JOS048","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26JOS048__01.jpg?v=1770820890","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-mess-kit-utensil-set-dated-1942-steel-and-stainless-steel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}