United States. A Mess Kit, Canteen Cup And Cutlery Set, C. 1942 Archive traces of paint chipping on

traces of paint chipping on the upper arm

Privately made star

pin marked with number 1 for Deschler & Sohn

along with an "N" within a circle (representing the United States Naval Observatory)

First Pattern - Pay Groups 9 and 9a c

United States. A Mess Kit, Canteen Cup And Cutlery Set, C. 1942 Archive traces of paint chipping onA mess kit constructed of aluminum. Ovular shape with handle on a hinge secured with two rivets. The handle is constructed of a magnetic metal and is thin with a hole at one end and curved up to support the lid portion when in use. The top lid portion is constructed of magnetic metal and is divided into two sections and bears a D ring on one side secured with a rivet. The handle is marked U. S. GMCO 1942. The handle measures 226 mm (l), the lid top