Description
This sheet iron traveling mess set measures 8 ½ inches long when open and folds to a handy 5 ½ inches. With typical die struck construction of the Civil War era this folding knife, fork and spoon exhibits an especially nice untouched natural patina that comes to a tinned finish only with decades of age. A classic mess utility from a period when these traveling combination eating utensils were sought by troops in the field, such sets saw heavy use and are seldom found in this condition. With good evidence of age and originality while remaining in exceptional condition, this piece will set well in any quality Civil War personal item grouping. to the experienced eye this the piece.
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