Indian War U.S. Pattern 1878 Canteen w/Original Cork & Chain - Marked

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Indian War Era U.S. Cavalry Pattern 1878 Canvas Covered Canteen with Original Cork, Chain and Straps - Nice Condition with  Markings
This is an original Indian War Era U.S. Cavalry Pattern 1878 Canvas Covered Canteen. The canteen is in very nice untouched condition. The canvas cover is fully intact with no rips or fraying seams.  The cover has a nice Markings.  The canteen has the original cork stopper and chain assembly.  The canteen is stamped on the front with a large “69” and a small “97” in the lower left hand corner.
This canteen that was used by the U.S. Cavalry during the Indian and Spanish American Wars, this style was being used as a general issue canteen when Teddy Roosevelt was charging up San Juan Hill in Cuba. Please e-mail me with any questions.