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Mess spoon used during World War II by George Morrison, Jr.

1945

United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An M-1926 stainless U.S. Army Field Gear mess spoon used during World War II by George Morrison, Jr. The spoon has [U.S.] stamped on the handle. The top of the handle has an open cut-out. The back of the spoon has [WALL CO STAINLESS] stamped on the neck, right above the bowl of the spoon.

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Catalog reference: 2023.24.4

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