Original U.S. Early WWI “Spun” M1910 Canteen in “Rimless Eagle Snap” Cover Marked to Machine Gun Unit Japanese Militaria The War of 1812 Museum

The War of 1812 Museum notes that officers would not be stricken from the lists as killed in battle many months and in some cases years after their death

with a central white stripe for military issue (the civil issue had no stripe in the middle)

but apparently was used to considerable extent

It was also given to those who had served for four months in an area under the jurisdiction of the armed forces and who had been mobilized and directly worked with the operational army

Original U.S. Early WWI “Spun” M1910 Canteen in “Rimless Eagle Snap” Cover Marked to Machine Gun Unit Japanese Militaria The War of 1812 MuseumOriginal Item: Only One Available. This early Eagle Snap canteen cover is marked to a machine gun unit, appearing to be Company C, 28th M. G. Battalion. Both rimless eagle snaps on the front flaps are in good condition. The canvas cover has some staining on the bottom which is expected due to its use and age, there are no significant tears or holes in it. On the inside, the wool lining is stained and has no significant or noticeable damage to it. The