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MODEL 1890 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA ROUND MEAT CAN
OR MESS KIT: Introduced to replace the
M1874 Meat Can, this round version provided the soldier
with a larger frying pan and plate, thought to be more
utilitarian. This solid specimen shows no
corrosion, no misshaping, only minor handling dents, has
a fully functional locking handle, and still retains
much of the original tin plating. This particular
specimen has an interesting field modification with the
addition of two simple 1” wide flat iron loops – one on
each side – riveted just below the rim of the bottom
frying pan section. The loops were apparently
added to allow the meat can to be strapped to the
outside of the soldier’s pack or bedroll, a handy means
of carrying this bulky, and often greasy, item away from
his body, his bedding and his extra clothing. This
is an interesting modification that speaks directly to
the innovative nature of the individual soldier.
Not all of these meat cans were surcharged with the “US”
stamp on the handle, as were the M1874 Meat Cans, and
this example does not have that stamping.
Overall this is a very nice specimen with a unique
soldier applied modification.
SOLD
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