Original U.S. WWII - Korean War Era Aluminum Portable Officers’ M41 “Outfit” Field Mess Set in Transit Chest - By Texas Trunks
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Original Item: Only One Set Available. This is an exceptional item, perfect for the static display or reenactor! This is a lovely M1941 Officers “Chest, Field, Tableware, Outfit”. The chest itself dates to late WWII while all of the contents are Korean War era into the early 1960s and possibly Vietnam. This was designed to bring the messhall to wherever the Officers were at while in the field off post.
The trunk was manufactured by Texas Trunks / San Antonio, Texas and does not have a date of manufacture present. The top of the lid still has a visible stencil which reads as:
U.S.
CHEST, FIELD, TABLEWARE, OUTFIT
The contents appear to be complete and are for an 8 man element. All tableware is stainless steel while the dishes are aluminum with dates from 1951 to 1960.
The contents are as follows:
- x1 Coffee Pot With Lid Stamped U.S. NASH
- x2 Oval Serving Dishes Stamped U.S. LOCKWOOD
- x8 Small Plates Stamped A.S. CO., NASH, CITY METAL, WESTBEND & MIRRO
- x8 Large Plates Stamped A.S.CO., NASH, MIRRO
- x8 Cups Stamped LEYSE, F.E. & S CO, NASH, MG, A.S.CO
- X1 Sugar Container With Lid Stamped NASH
- x1 Salt and Pepper Shakers
- x8 Large Serving Spoons by Walco Stainless
- x8 Small Spoons Stamped ROYAL, CAPCO STAINLESS, SILCO STAINLESS & WTI STAINLESS
- x8 Knives by UTICA and ROYAL
- x8 Forks by ONEIDACRAFT STAINLESS
The chest measures approximately 14” x 13 ½” x 17 ¾” and is in wonderful condition. The only issues to report is the flip down utensil storage. The wood on the utensil storage is broken in a few places and is rather fragile, so use caution.
Comes more than ready for display or even use!
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