Us ww2-ww1 mess kit

[Ryan B]

I got this mess kit today and i just recently noticed that the pan was dated 1918 and the top part was ww2. I got it for $4 any ideas??
Thanks
Ryan

[reneblacky]

It's just a mismatched pair as WW1 & WW2 are identical
nice price though

[Ryan B]

Thanks!

[reneblacky]

Thanks!

No Whakkas mate

[MySonsDad]

These two pieces do not go together......

Check this link, you'll have to scroll way down the document but it will help you ID what you have exactly.

http://www.history.army.mil/html/mus...upd_Jul09).pdf

Regards,

Russ

[Wagriff]

The WWI's top lid was much shallower and not divided into 2 compartments as the WWII's were. William

[MySonsDad]

Also Ryan, if you are looking for info on this item, it is refered to as a "Meat Can" not a mess kit. In the early years they were used to store a days ration of meat. The mess kit evolved over the years. The link I posted a couple comments up is actually quite interesting to read, tells the story of the meat can pretty well.

Russ

[Ryan B]

Thanks!! ya ill look around and see if i can find an original top part for the ww1 meat can