Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Mortars who had been awarded the

who had been awarded the Knight's Cross (Ritterkreuz) on Sept

Generally speaking officers bought nice quality

with wear and some areas missing

only mustered a few companies' worth of the vehicles

measuring 10 3/4" in diameter

Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Mortars who had been awarded theOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front. The canteen retains its original stopper securing chain and leather strap. No denting to the body, though there is wear on the cover, which has some staining. This is the model canteen used during the Spanish American war, as well as the Indian Wars west of the Mississippi in the late 19th century.