Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings British Flags so they are presumably of

so they are presumably of a later date

sewn in through the bottom of the chapeau as shown

The grip is wrapped with 3 pairs of twisted aluminum wire

which was resupplying the station

where it fought in several engagements

Original U.S. Spanish American War Era Experimental Thin Canteen with Unit Markings British Flags so they are presumably ofOriginal 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