Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Name Tag British Artwork & Posters The Tennessee spent some time

The Tennessee spent some time with TF 1

which would usually be cut folded underneath when installed

and the JSA / 1896 cartouche on the wrist is fully legible

The scabbard measures roughly 11⅛” long

The size is 6 ⅞

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Name Tag British Artwork & Posters The Tennessee spent some timeOriginal Item. Only One Available. Prior to 1874, soldiers cups came in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all shared the same general characteristics, they were made of tinned iron with a looped handle over the seam in the back. The Infantry Equipment Board of 1874 recommended that the tinned iron cup was to be furnished by the Ordnance Department and issued the same as other stores. The cup was made of tinned iron with a rolled edge and a handle