Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set French Militaria Note: Hammer Only

Note: Hammer Only

This total nine straps for external stowage

Experience in that war demonstrated what parts and tools would be required in the field on the "sharp edge" of the Army in combat

For the next three months

Length: 25

Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set French Militaria Note: Hammer OnlyOriginal 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