World War I Equipment Assortment
German, European, American and British equipment including (6) metal canteens with some covered in felt; a wood and metal canteen; a nested canteen and drinking cup; (4) mess kits; (2) bacon ration boxes, (2) drinking cups; (2) folding fork and spoon sets; (2) knives, a fork and a spoon; a J.A. Henckels Twin Works fancy handle straight razor in Geisen & Forsthoff box; (3) gas masks; a gas mask carrying bag containing mask and gas canister; a gas mask carrying bag; (3) gas canisters; and a gas mask carrying canister
Property from: the collection of Louis Rossi, Downers Grove, Illinois
Condition: Very Good to Fair, metal canteen in leather holster appears to have bullet hole; insect damage to felt; some items having missing or damaged elements; rust to many items; chips to enamel; dirt accumulation; disintegration of gas mask material; overall wear consistent with age and heavy use
Height: 8 1/2 inches, Width: 8 inches, Depth: 4 3/4 inches (enameled mess kit)
Category: Military & Weapons > World War I
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Condition
Very Good to Fair, metal canteen in leather holster appears to have bullet hole; insect damage to felt; some items having missing or damaged elements; rust to many items; chips to enamel; dirt accumulation; disintegration of gas mask material; overall wear consistent with age and heavy use