Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Leather-Covered Powder Flask - Marked Patent German Air Force Luftwaffe The fuse on this example

The fuse on this example is actually marked with a Japanese date: 11 四 十 昭

The Hanseatic Cross (Hanseatenkreuz) was a decoration of the three Hanseatic city-states of Bremen

however there are modern production mantles and tools in the spare parts compartment

She served in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 including providing fire support

The wood is still in very good condition

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Leather-Covered Powder Flask - Marked Patent German Air Force Luftwaffe The fuse on this exampleOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice leather covered copper powder flask manufactured during the Mexican American War era. This example has a great period leather covering which shows some heavy wear and cracking. There are two suspension rings on the sides. The flask is marked PATENT on the top of the cap which is still unscrewable. There is no powder remaining in the flask. This was likely meant as a hunting flask given the