Original Unissued U.S. Pre-WWI M1878 Canteen and Belt Clip by Rock Island Arsenal - dated 1909 Bayonets this is a great USGI

this is a great USGI Bring-Back Japanese Officer Wakizashi in a Shin-Gunto military setting

The original maker tag is in clear display on the inside of the crown:4/12   1900F

History of the Vetterli Rifle

Arsenal Stored for over 50 years

Roughly a size 59cm (US 7 3/8)

Original Unissued U.S. Pre-WWI M1878 Canteen and Belt Clip by Rock Island Arsenal - dated 1909 Bayonets this is a great USGIOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued condition U. S. M1878 Canteen with the standard a tan canvas cover and belt clip strap. It has a clear U. S. stamp on the front, over R. I. A. 1909, indicating manufacture by Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. This model of canteen would be replaced by the M1910 in the following year, so it most likely was never put into service, and kept in storage, as it was obsolete. The canteen is