Original U.S. WWII Unissued 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit by Meyers and Son - Dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia who worked approximately 1800 to

who worked approximately 1800 to 1840

and there are chunks missing where the stock was cut off

so most likely the silk wore through

The label reads:

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Original U.S. WWII Unissued 20-man Cooking Utensil Mess Kit by Meyers and Son - Dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia who worked approximately 1800 toOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic opportunity to add a nearly complete 20 Man Cooking set with utensils to your static displays or even to be used for reenacting! The QMC developed the 20 man cooking outfit to be used particularly by anti aircraft and searchlight detachments; it was recommended for standardization by the QMCTC on 15 September 1942. The outfit consisted of two gasoline stoves of the two burner type; two metal