Original U.S. Indian Wars M1872 “Meat Can” Mess Kit with Lid - Rare MG 34 Reciever Assembly showing strong bluing on the

showing strong bluing on the barrel and barrel bands

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/ HARTFORD on the left blade body

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and marked LONDON on the top of the nocks form

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1872 “Meat Can” Mess Kit with Lid - Rare MG 34 Reciever Assembly showing strong bluing on theOriginal Item. Only One Available. In 1872, a board of officers recommended the adoption of a meat can for both infantry and cavalry units. The M1872 meat can was not a field mess item, but was intended to hold the uncooked meat ration to prevent grease from soaking into the material of the haversack and other equipment. The can itself is made of heavy tinned iron, 6 x 5 and approximately 1 wide. There is an intact handle on the left side which is not