Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 1st Georgia Infantry Company E German Mauser 98k K98 Private First Class Vitello escaped

Private First Class Vitello escaped with painful but minor wounds in contrast with the Vietnamese soldier who was mortally wounded

The handle is wood wrapped with leather

Following Germany's surrender

It is marked on the back CB 41

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War Unit-Marked M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - 1st Georgia Infantry Company E German Mauser 98k K98 Private First Class Vitello escapedOriginal 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. The front bears markings which we believe to denote Company E of the 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry, a good research opportunity. 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