Mess Kit, US Army, Manufactured in Belgium

Genuine WWI US Army mess kit, featuring the following markings: Manufactured in Belgium. The present mess kit belongs to a series of items produced in Belgium for the US military. As the Allies expanded into Europe, it was getting increasingly difficult for supply lines to keep up with them. Add to this the expense of shipping items half way around the world, and it was deiced to manufacture some items locally. These are examples of the mess kits made in Belgium towards the end of the war and issued to American troops during winter 1944-45

Complete, in good overall condition.