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M1874 US ARMY MESS KIT OR MEAT CAN: The
standard issue mess equipment for the Indian War
soldier, the M1874 Mess kit, or as referred to at the
time, Meat Can, was a necessary piece of equipment for
the soldier. This specimen is full form with no dents
or misshaping. The handle and ring attachment are
intact and tin plating is still present. The “US” is
present on the handle, and “ES” is hand engraved on the
inside surface of the “pan” section, probably the
soldier’s initials to help identify his equipment. A
very nice specimen. (012803) $125
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