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In reading the history of my unit (1st California/71st Pennsylvania), when the volunteers first reported to Fort Schuyler, they were issued as part of their gear a "mess kit composed of a tin bowel [sic] and pewter plate fastened together by a strap and buckle. Inside the bowel and plate were a knife, fork and spoon".
I have searched to find anything that sounds/looks like what is described but it all seems to be outside our era. Has anyone come across a picture or have another reference to this piece of gear? Just need to be pointed in the right direction as I would like to obtain a reproduction if possible.
I have searched to find anything that sounds/looks like what is described but it all seems to be outside our era. Has anyone come across a picture or have another reference to this piece of gear? Just need to be pointed in the right direction as I would like to obtain a reproduction if possible.
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