Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings German Helmets & Hats some decals were applied

some decals were applied

but there were still upper-class men routinely trained in swordsmanship who wished to go armed for self-defense

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

dying on January 6th

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings German Helmets & Hats some decals were appliedOriginal 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