Original U.S. 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit - Dated 1945 Category_Accessories and is marked on the

and is marked on the blade ricasso with date 1917 over the W in a circle manufacturer's mark

2 had a smaller rod without the reduction in diameter near the end button

It is listed as Grade 471

The steel dagger blade still has all of the original blued finish

There are two "U" shaped hoops with holes on the end

Original U.S. 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit - Dated 1945 Category_Accessories and is marked on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a United States Army WWII 1945 Dated 20 man cutlery set. The set consists of a canvas bag, large label, large spatulas and inside a canvas wool that reads: "Roll, Cutlery Canvas, Outfit, Cooking, 20 Men" On the inside of the roll are pocket and each pocket has a number printed on it and a contents list is listed at the top. This kit is complete. All the items are original. The kit includes: Fork, Cook, Flesh,