pre-WWI US Army Pattern 1903 Graniteware Mess or Drinking Cup - Marked US - RARE

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pre-WWI Era US Army Pattern 1903 Graniteware Mess or Soldiers Drinking Cup - Marked US - RARE - Very Nice Condition
Up for auction is a pre-WWI Era US Army Pattern 1903 Graniteware Mess or Soldiers Drinking Cup.  The cup is marked US on the bottom.  The cup is made from enamaled Graniteware with a rolled lip.  The cup is approximately 5" in diameter and 2 5/8" tall.  It is used, see photo's for condition.  No dents or rust.  A few minor chips in the enamel, see photo's.  It is in Nice Condition for it's age.  These later dated cups are very hard to find.
Only made for a couple of years, in very limited quantities.
In the early part of the twentieth century, during the process of reviewing the equipment for use with the new M-1903 rifle, the Army experimented with a number of different patterns and material for cups.  In 1903 granite ware enameling, popular with civilian kitchen items, was examined and found to be poisonous with acidic foods.  In 1908 a shallow aluminum cup with insulation between the handle and the body of the cup was field tested.  The new cup had promise but was overcome by events when the Equipment Board of 1909 went in a completely new direction, adopting a combination canteen w/fitted cup and cover.
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