{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-named-63rd-aero-squadron-decorated-m1910-mess-kit-with-utensils-william-a-goodel","title":"Original U.S. WWI Named 63rd Aero Squadron Decorated M1910 Mess Kit With Utensils - William A. Goodel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Kit Available. The 1909 Infantry Board recommended a new “meat can” mess kit that became standard issue in 1910. The 1910 mess kit was similar to previous models but larger, 8 ½” long by 6 ¾” wide by approximately 1 ½” deep and was made of aluminum. Like the earlier covers, which doubled as a plate, it fit into the top of the “frying pan” portion and was secured by a folding galvanized iron handle. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly in 1918 the American Expeditionary Force reported that the 1910 pattern top plate was too shallow and recommended a deeper configuration. A new mess kit with a lid one half inch deeper, and an appropriately corresponding folding handle quickly went into production as the model 1918.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to 1918, the M1910 meat can was manufactured exclusively by Rock Island Arsenal. Know manufacturers for the M1910 and M1918 meat cans during WWII included: Aluminum Company of America, \u003cstrong\u003eLanders, Frary \u0026amp; Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e, The J.W. Brown Manufacturing Co.. Wheeling Stamping Co, Edmund \u0026amp; Jones Co and Rock Island Arsenal. This example is stamped on the folding handle with \u003cstrong\u003eL.F. \u0026amp; C. \/ 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e for manufacture by Landers, Frary and Clark in 1917. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mess kit is decorated on both front and back. The top lid is decorated with \u003cstrong\u003eAir Service \/ Ellington Field\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bottom of the mess kit is hand engraved with a set of Pilot Wings with \u003cstrong\u003e63 - AERO \/ SQUADRON \/ ELLINGTON FIELD TEXAS \/ William A. Goodel\u003c\/strong\u003e. We have not been able to locate any service information, making for a wonderful research opportunity. The utensils are not matched to the kit and are from various manufacturers and dates, the oldest being the Fork and appears to be dated 1904.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely set and comes more than ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40430008303685,"sku":"ONSV22WON57","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22WON57__05.jpg?v=1675893116","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-named-63rd-aero-squadron-decorated-m1910-mess-kit-with-utensils-william-a-goodel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}