Original U.S. Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Reissued for WWI Use by R.I.A. in 1916 Receivers (alter Art) model with the

(alter Art) model with the single piece "wrap around" wooden grip

though it is oxidized and bubbling in a lot of places

The 28th Infantry Division pushed east towards the French capital of Paris through the Bocage

as if war came

The first 1/2 inch of this muzzle protector is unrifled

Original U.S. Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Reissued for WWI Use by R.I.A. in 1916 Receivers (alter Art) model with theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice used condition U. S. M1878 Canteen with standard a tan canvas cover. It looks like it was reconditioned by R. I. A. (Rock Island Arsenal) in 1916, and had a new cover applied, along with a very nice leather sling. It has the correct U. S. marking on the front, while the rear and strap are marked USFS. Most likely after WWI it was issued to the U. S. Forestry Service, and saw additional use there.