Original U.S. WWI Named 2nd Division 9th Infantry Engraved Mess Kit with Name and Date of KIA Comrade & List of Battles Discount as opposed to one built

as opposed to one built into the barrel bushing

Total Length: 9 ½”

Luftwaffe embroidered uniform breast eagle

The most appealing aspect of this offering is that the photograph of the seated soldiers is surrounded by by EACH MAN'S PERSONAL DETAILS:  "NAME

Original U.S. WWI Named 2nd Division 9th Infantry Engraved Mess Kit with Name and Date of KIA Comrade & List of Battles Discount as opposed to one builtOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is the engraved mess kit of Sergeant Edward V. Nicholson, Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. Nicholson was one of the original members of Company H and fought through every major engagement of the 2nd Division, first arriving in France on September 17th, 1917. On the side of the mess kit, Nicholson engraved J. MAYLEY KILLED 7 19 18. This is referencing Corporal Jacob L. Maylie, who died from his wounds