Mess kit pouch WWI

This original canvas pouch is equipped with 4 metal buckles for attaching it to a rucksack. It is designed to hold a mess kit and a set of U.S. military cutlery. Many soldiers also used it to store various small items, as the backpack had no other pockets. This pouch was manufactured for the U.S. Army and issued to soldiers during World War I; it was also frequently used during World War II. Field-worn condition.