Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Pistol Flask with Powder & Patch Compartments & Bullet Mold - Powder Retained German Field Gear but thankfully it still displays

but thankfully it still displays well

slight bell top with gold braid surround

The original shoulder strap was replaced with that from a standard issue canteen

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Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Pistol Flask with Powder & Patch Compartments & Bullet Mold - Powder Retained German Field Gear but thankfully it still displaysOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous brass compartment pistol flask from the early 19th Century, which has a lovely overall design and construction. The flask is very small, roughly 4 x 1 x 1, and has three different compartments, one for powder, one for balls, and one for patches. The spout for the powder still works fine, and the small door for the balls still moves with ease. The flask still retains powder, and it appears someone filled