Original U.S. Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 44th U.S. Volunteers Japanese Uniforms and for self-defense

and for self-defense

The 8th reached the Rhine near Rodenkirchen

with the hole in the side plate plugged

The nose cap with the attached handle unscrews

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 44th U.S. Volunteers Japanese Uniforms and for self-defenseOriginal 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