Original U.S. WWI Named 2nd Division 9th Infantry Engraved Mess Kit with Name and Date of KIA Comrade & List of Battles Discount The Sturmabteilung (Storm Detachment)

The Sturmabteilung (Storm Detachment)

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

Total Length: 9 ½”

indicates manufacture by Beckwith Manufacturing

Original U.S. WWI Named 2nd Division 9th Infantry Engraved Mess Kit with Name and Date of KIA Comrade & List of Battles Discount The Sturmabteilung (Storm Detachment)Original 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