Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Name & Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Schwarzlose MG the USN represented the BLUE

the USN represented the BLUE Force while the enemy was the BROWN Force

0 20mm Prop Aircraft Display Autocannon Machine Gun

who at one point in the melee used the body of a dead Japanese soldier as cover

and the casing is 3 1/2 across the base

Years of Manufacture: Circa 1850

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Name & Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Schwarzlose MG the USN represented the BLUEOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition with the original issue sling. This example is very faintly marked on the back with a name within a scroll, J. YOUNG. This would not be researchable due to how common the name is. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a brass ring and chain. The cork