Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Of massive riveted steel construction

Of massive riveted steel construction these have magnificent wooden spoked filed wheels as well as detachable hard rubber tired road wheels (not illustrated) for distant travel

Impressed down the side of the instrument are regimental numbers of the German military unit to which it was issued that read:

The Open Top Pocket was priced at $8

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and is fitted with the original trapped swivel ramrod which allowed reloading while on horse back and eliminated the possibility of the mounted trooper dropping his ram rod

Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Of massive riveted steel constructionOriginal Item: Offered in excellent condition this is an extremely hard to find mess kit invented in 1895 by GUY II. PRESTON and later retailed through Abercrombie & Fitch. All parts are included as photographed. WW1 Officers were required to procure their own uniforms and accouterments. This mess kit canteen combination was made by Abercrombie & Fitch and is a typical private purchase item available to officers. Some officers even purchased larger