Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Stamped Marking on Bottom Caps & Hats When choosing "Special Select" please

When choosing "Special Select" please indicate if you want this item wire brushed/polished or if you prefer it with the original dull/un-cleaned finish

and we have seen other ground examples from this maker before with identical maker marks

and commonly known as the “blood stripe

and a 1st Lieutenant bar on the left side

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Stamped Marking on Bottom Caps & Hats When choosing "Special Select" pleaseOriginal Item. Only One Available. Prior to 1874, soldiers cups came in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all shared the same general characteristics, they were made of tinned iron with a looped handle over the seam in the back. The Infantry Equipment Board of 1874 recommended that the tinned iron cup was to be furnished by the Ordnance Department and issued the same as other stores. The cup was made of tinned iron with a rolled edge and a handle