WW1 Canadian Garrison Artillery Officers Mess Serving Dish Dated 1916

The WW1 Canadian Garrison Artillery Officers Mess Serving Dish, dated 1916, is an original piece of military tableware from the First World War era. This serving dish was produced for use in officers’ mess facilities associated with the Canadian Garrison Artillery, a branch responsible for manning heavy artillery in fixed defensive positions. The dish is manufactured from white ceramic or porcelain and marked with identifying features such as the regiment’s insignia and the year 1916, typically present in glaze or underglaze transfer. Measuring approximately standard dimensions for mess tableware, it was used for serving food within the formal dining setting afforded to officers. These items were part of regulated mess equipment, reflecting military standards of the time and offering insight into daily life and organization within the Canadian forces during World War One. The dish represents a tangible artifact of Canadian military history and the material culture of wartime service.