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MODEL 1874 MESS CUP – “NGP” NATIONAL GUARD
PENNSYLVANIA MARKED: An excellent specimen of
the Model 1874 Mess Cup, and rather than the normally
encountered “US” on the handle, there is a plain,
legible “NGP” for National Guard of Pennsylvania. It is
worth noting that apparently the soldier grabbed the “C”
stamp rather than the “G” in this case, however this
discrepancy only serves to make this cup that much more
interesting. There are no severe dents or misshaping,
no pin holes and all of the seams are intact. There is
some surface pitting, but the cup is smooth, quite of
bit of the original tin plating still remains, and the
integrity of the metal has not been compromised.
Overall, this is a very nice cup to display with your
haversack and canteen or on your saddle. (0307) $165
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