Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” m sometime working without issue

sometime working without issue

It has brass nickel hingers on the back

with the only real issue being the cut down blade

It goes onto describing the machete and ending in the statement "As is usual with Special Forces equipment

There are some additional marks on the left side of the barrel that we cannot quite make out

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” m sometime working without issueOriginal 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. There are no other markings that we can find, which is not unusual. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a brass ring and chain. The cork itself is complete but has shrunk due to age. It also has the proper pattern leather