Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Public Property Marked Powder Flask - Circa 1827 German Flags Many of the MIAs were

Many of the MIAs were killed by the Japanese after bailing out over Japan

and was becoming increasingly involved with the production of military uniforms

The early rubber compounds were not very stable at all

The launcher was definitely repainted at some point after it was demilitarized

military service members and civilians

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Public Property Marked Powder Flask - Circa 1827 German Flags Many of the MIAs wereOriginal Item. Only One Available. These flasks were made for use with military rifles, particularly the 1817 Common Rifle, but could be used with the Hall or any of the older patterns still in service. Producing hollow body copper flasks was a challenge. Few, if any, American makers at the time were up to it, but James Baker of Philadelphia contracted with the government for 2,000 in 1825. He then seems to have wisely subcontracted the work to a