[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 camp items, incl. Union mess kit, tin cup, and other utensils.

8 in. fork, knife, and spoon combination set patented by W.H. Richards (significant rusting to knife piece, some spots of rusting and overall dark patination to spoon/fork piece). Both pieces stamped "W.H. Richards / Patent July 23 1862 / Boston." Interlocking pieces slide together lengthwise until secured by tension from wrap around flaps on either utensil.

[With:] 7 1/2 in. spoon stamped "Pat. Oct. 27 57 & Sept. 2[8] 59" (general surface wear including scratches and dings throughout). "A M Plimpton" scratched into handle. An HDS search returns one individual matching those initials and surname: Sergeant Albert M. Plimpton of Company K, 107th New York Infantry Regiment. -- And 2 wood-handled steel forks. -- Together, 3 individual utensils.

[Also with:] Tin cup measuring 4 1/8 in. ht. and 4 1/4 in. dia. (heavy rusting and wear throughout).

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 camp items, incl. Union mess kit, tin cup, and other utensils.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 camp items, incl. Union mess kit, tin cup, and other utensils.

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[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 camp items, incl. Union mess kit, tin cup, and other utensils.