Original WWII Russian Mess Kit With Trench Art Marked Odessa 1945 U.S. Artillery Most also will have a

Most also will have a British Proof on the blade

The Lewis gun was invented by US Army Colonel Isaac Newton Lewis in 1911

Most sizes are large (7 1/2+ 60cm+)

but with some considerable alterations

The T17E3 weighed 61 kg and achieved only 600 rpm

Original WWII Russian Mess Kit With Trench Art Marked Odessa 1945 U.S. Artillery Most also will have aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting private purchase aluminum mess kit, that we believe to be Russian. It is beautifully engraved with on both sides and the lid with flowers and initials. Most notably: Odessa 1945 47 G St. A great "field personalized" item for any collection.