Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings German Helmets & Hats Stocks of lightweight rucksacks were

Stocks of lightweight rucksacks were replaced in United States military service beginning in 1974 with the adoption of the ALICE equipment

In the lower example a portrait of  The Fuhrer from a German postage stamp has been let into the banknote so it now appears that the French Fisherman is throttling or strangling AH

some decals were applied

There is a bit more advanced oxidation on the top of the breech block

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings German Helmets & Hats Stocks of lightweight rucksacks wereOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous example of an experimental canteen from the Spanish American War era. The canteen is much thinner than the standard M1878 that had been used up to that point. The cover is also khaki but there are three snaps on the back which keep the cover applied, a very interesting and unique bit of its construction. The snaps are rather oxidized so we would recommend not trying to remove them as they may rip out