Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare M1872 “Meat Can” Mess Kit With (2) Spoons and US Marked M1874 Cup - 4 Items Martini-Henry Parts and has been converted to

and has been converted to percussion configuration

It does have some light overall peppering

This is a very nice original example of the classic German 1871 Mauser Rifle Bayonet which features a brass hilt

Crossing the Arno on 31 August was relatively uneventful

Forerunners were some Freikorps in France

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare M1872 “Meat Can” Mess Kit With (2) Spoons and US Marked M1874 Cup - 4 Items Martini-Henry Parts and has been converted toOriginal Items: Only One Grouping Available. This is a lovely little grouping full of some rather rare items! These items and those similar are vital to the survival of a soldier on the battlefield. Staying hydrated and properly fed will ensure your longevity in a fight. In 1872, a board of officers recommended the adoption of a meat can for both infantry and cavalry units. The M1872 meat can was not a field mess item, but was intended to hold the