Original U.S. Indian Wars M1878 Canteen & Leather Shoulder Strap Fighting Knife Until 24 July the division

Until 24 July the division was in the final stages of training under British mentors

Patch has been previously sewn on

Letter- Double sided / Written in cursive

A forces / The blade's cutting edge has seen active engagement with signs of pitting and protective "golden" toning indicating possible GAR hall display / Truly one of a kind

but it wasn’t until September of 1939 that the mandatory six months service was enforced

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1878 Canteen & Leather Shoulder Strap Fighting Knife Until 24 July the divisionIndian War Spanish American Stamped U. S. 51 (Front) & handwritten C. R. L. 51 I(Reverse) Leather shoulder strap is not military issue (Theater Made or added later)