{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-named-trench-art-engraved-m1910-mess-kit-depicting-soldiers-firing-artillery-utensils","title":"Original U.S. WWI Named Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit Depicting Soldiers Firing Artillery - Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. HOWARD B. BUTERBAUGH M.C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMERCY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.E.F. 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLt. 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42081348452421,"sku":"ONJR24MG511","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24MG511__01.jpg?v=1737779251","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-named-trench-art-engraved-m1910-mess-kit-depicting-soldiers-firing-artillery-utensils","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}