Original U.S. Mexican-American War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by N.P. Ames with Broken Spout - Dated 1838 Japanese Militaria meaning that only 16% of

meaning that only 16% of the bombs fell within 300 metres (1

The underside of the rim is stamped ZJ 249

The spine is marked 37 for 1937

with a Nickel-plated blade

It looks like it is leather

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by N.P. Ames with Broken Spout - Dated 1838 Japanese Militaria meaning that only 16% ofOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of the US rifle powder flask known to collectors as the Peace Flask. These flasks were produced by Batty, American Flask & Cap Co., and Ames from the early 1840s through the mid 1850s, for use with the US Model 1817 Common Rifle and the US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifles. The flasks received their nickname due to the embossed motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by a ring of stars. The flask