Original U.S. Indian Wars Extremely Rare M1872 Valise Bag with Tarred Flap by Watervliet Arsenal U.S. Artillery though it is not an

though it is not an exact match for the exterior color

and the skull is well retained

The rear inside of the shell is also painted with the rank and name of the SS soldier on either side of the maker mark: Oscha STAUS

Included with the flag is a BATTLE ROUTE of the 90 INF DIV map

Original U.S. Indian Wars Extremely Rare M1872 Valise Bag with Tarred Flap by Watervliet Arsenal U.S. Artillery though it is not anOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is one of the scarcest pieces of Indian Wars equipment, the first and possibly the only example we will ever have for sale, the M1872 Valise bag. These were worn with the Pattern 1872 belt, braces, and haversack. This example has a great tarred front flap, though the edge trim is now heavily cracking and torn away. The straps are partially retained though some are gone. The interior leather border is stamped