Complete US Army Model 1874 Canteen, 2nd Massachusetts

US Army equipment is quite rare to find on this side of the Atlantic. Some pieces are symbolic of the wars against the Plains Indians and of security on the Frontier. The canteen, or canteen, symbolizes long rides and makes a perfect Americana display piece for the Old West.

US ARMY MODEL 1874 CANTE

With the Model 1874 canteen, the US Army continued the standardization of its weapons and military equipment in the post-Civil War era. This rare, untouched example is complete and in very good condition with its strap and cap. The stitching is in very good condition. The standard markings of the 2nd Massachusetts Company A make it a piece steeped in history.