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Three knives, one spoon, two forks. Marked US. See information below:
Spoon: vintage U.S. military mess kit spoon, likely from the World War II era (M-1926 pattern stainless steel field spoon). a
Key Features
• Material: Stainless steel or nickel-plated metal. • National Museu... +1
• Handle Design: Features a characteristic oval hanging hole or loop cut-out at the top, standard for military field gear to clip or tie to a pack. a
• Markings: These pieces were frequently stamped with "U.S." on the front or a maker's mark (such as Silco or Wall Co) on the neck or reverse.
Knife:
U.S. military mess kit knife, commonly issued to soldiers during the World War II and post-war eras. • +2
Key Details
• Design: Features a steel or stainless-steel blade with an integrated metal handle stamped with "U.S." inside an oval border and a hanging hole at the
base. (
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• Function: Used as a standard field eating utensil packed inside military mess kits. (2 Invaluable.com +1
• Collectibility: Frequently found as military surplus, with values typically ranging from $10 to $20 depending on the manufacturer stamp and condition.
Fork:
U.S. military-issue mess kit fork made of stainless steel or durable metal.
Key Features
• Design: It features four tines and a characteristic flat handle with a rounded slot cutout.
• Markings: The handle is stamped with
"U.S.," indicating official government procurement.
• History: Similar utility utensils were commonly issued to American soldiers and personnel during World War Il and later mid-century military operations by tractors such as Silco or Utica
Cutlery Co.
