Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” French Machine Guns 30 caliber medium machine gun

30 caliber medium machine gun that was widely used during the 20th century

There is also some scattered peppering on the barrel and magazine tube

A move 30 miles further east brought us to Battgendorf

This was the last service sword issued to the cavalry of the British Army

The condition is phenomenal for the age and only has minor wear and age toning present

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” French Machine Guns 30 caliber medium machine gunOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear early style U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition with the original issue sling. There are no other markings that we can find, which is not unusual, as the covering may to have been replaced at arsenal at some point. It is definitely the correct fabric and stitching pattern, but the wear and staining on it is definitely less than the rest of the