Original U.S. WWI Named Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit Depicting Soldiers Firing Artillery - Utensils
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Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. Original Item: One-of-a-Kind. 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.
Early 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.
This is a gorgeous M1910 Mess kit set engraved on the lid to Lieutenant Howard B. Buterbaugh, Medical Corps. The mess kit is engraved with a scene of soldiers loading and firing a large artillery piece. The kit reads:
LT. HOWARD B. BUTERBAUGH M.C.
COMMERCY
A.E.F. 1918
Lt. Buterbaugh was part of Base Hospital 91 while overseas and remained in the Army for several years, attaining the rank of Major. He would work as a doctor for the rest of his life. This is a great mess kit that comes with its original utensils completely ID’d. Comes ready for further research and display!
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