Original U.S. Mexican-American War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by N.P. Ames with Broken Spout - Dated 1838 German Afrikakorp “salty” look to it

“salty” look to it

and was replaced with more successful German-based designs

Dimensions:Blade length: 5”Blade Style: Clip Point "Bowie"Overall length: 9 ¼”Crossguard: 1 ⅞”Scabbard length: 5 ⅝” with 3 ¾” belt loop

There is also what looks to be a date under it

SERVING IN THE CIVIL AIR PATROL ON THE SIDE

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by N.P. Ames with Broken Spout - Dated 1838 German Afrikakorp “salty” look to itOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of the US rifle powder flask known to collectors as the Peace Flask. These flasks were produced by Batty, American Flask & Cap Co., and Ames from the early 1840s through the mid 1850s, for use with the US Model 1817 Common Rifle and the US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifles. The flasks received their nickname due to the embossed motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by a ring of stars. The flask