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Vintage U.S. Military Mess Kit Fork & Knife – Utica Cutlery – Set of 2
Original vintageU.S. military field mess kit eating utensilsconsisting of one fork and one knife, both prominently stamped“U.S.”on the handles.
The fork is maker marked“UTICA CUT. CO.”on the reverse, while the knife carries the abbreviated“U.C.CO.”maker mark. Both markings are associated with the Utica Cutlery Company of Utica, New York, a longtime American cutlery manufacturer and U.S. military contractor.
These utilitarian field utensils feature the distinctive open / hollow-style handles designed for military mess-kit use.
1 U.S. military mess kit fork1 U.S. military mess kit knifeSpoon is NOT includedBoth pieces stamped “U.S.”Fork marked “UTICA CUT. CO.”Knife marked “U.C.CO.”Utica Cutlery CompanyUtica, New YorkDetails:
- Vintage U.S. military issue utensils
- Field mess kit cutlery
- Fork & knife only
- Metal construction
- Utilitarian military design
- Genuine period military-style markings
- Made in USA
- Collectible militaria / field gear
Utica Cutlery Company was established in Utica, New York in 1910 and became an important U.S. military manufacturer during World War II, producing a variety of equipment for the war effort.
Utica continued producing military-related cutlery beyond the WWII period; therefore, while these utensils are consistent with vintage U.S. military field equipment,no exact date or specific conflict is being guaranteed unless indicated by the markings shown in the photographs.
Preowned vintage condition with age and use-related wear.
These are being soldAS ISas vintage military collectibles. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, surface wear, scratches, oxidation / tarnish, utensil edges and tines, U.S. stamps, UTICA CUT. CO. and U.C.CO. maker marks, measurements, and any other signs of age or previous field use.
Fork and knife only. No spoon is included.
Shipped from a smoke-free and pet-free home.
