Original U.S. Indian Wars M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Italian Flags com/18-1900/s/04230a

com/18-1900/s/04230a

The designation used seems to be short for Reale Marina Mitragliatore Leggero

In the center is the E II R monogram of Queen Elizabeth II

From 1935 and for the following 10 years

this is a percussion

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” Italian Flags com/18-1900/s/04230aOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition. There are no other markings that we can find, either on the canteen cover and sling. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a ring. The cork itself is complete but has shrunk due to age. It also has the proper pattern leather shoulder strap, of the later