Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Name & Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Schwarzlose MG in a thick mist

in a thick mist

and the casing is 3 1/2 across the base

which was formed by the British Colonial Office in 1900 to help garrison the West African colonies of Nigeria

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

and many more were treated at veterinary hospitals and sent back to the front

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Name & Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Schwarzlose MG in a thick mistOriginal 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