Original U.S. WWI Named Balloon Air Service Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit - 35th Balloon Company Untouched Antique Guns More than a quarter of

More than a quarter of a billion dollars' worth of advertising was donated during the first three years of the National Defense Savings Program

placing it in the public domain

While the horse soldier would remain important for a few more years because of his ability to travel and scout in rough terrain

Only the bullion chinstrap was ever added

Original U.S. WWI Named Balloon Air Service Trench Art Engraved M1910 Mess Kit - 35th Balloon Company Untouched Antique Guns More than a quarter ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. The 1909 Infantry Board recommended a new meat can mess kit that became standard issue in 1910. The 1910 mess kit was similar to previous models but larger, 8 long by 6 wide by approximately 1 deep and was made of aluminum. Like the earlier covers, which doubled as a plate, it fit into the top of the frying pan portion and was secured by a folding galvanized iron handle. Early in 1918 the American Expeditionary Force