Original U.S. Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 44th U.S. Volunteers Japanese Uniforms produced for wealthy patrons rather

produced for wealthy patrons rather than ordinary military use

The nose cap with the attached handle unscrews

The second version of the letter had the same misalignment of the uppercase letters

and for self-defense

The lot is interesting

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 44th U.S. Volunteers Japanese Uniforms produced for wealthy patrons ratherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover that went through a very long service history. The canteen began life as an M1858 Canteen during the Civil War, and was updated to the M1878 after the war, though there were no loops added for a shoulder strap. The canteen was again arsenal modified in order to update it to the M1902 specifications, with the M1902 canteen hanger stitched directly onto the cover. This