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MODEL 1874 MESS CUPS - VERY
NICE SPECIMENS:
These are very nice examples of the classic Indian Wars
Model 1874 Mess Cup, carried by every soldier on
campaign – suspended from the cavalryman’s saddle and
from the infantryman’s canteen sling. Made of heavy
iron and plated in tin, these cups served the soldiers
from the Custer Era through the Spanish American War.
Once fairly common on the market, these cups have become
increasingly scarce, especially those which are in
decent condition with no misshaping, heavy corrosion or
pin holes. These are very nice cups to display with
your haversack and canteen or on your saddle.
I have the following cups
available, each listed below with accompanying
photographs.
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NO.
1
MODEL 1874 CUP:
A very nice specimen, with an even smooth finish
overall, the tin plating present with a nice even
dark patina, and a
very legible “US” on the handle. There
are no significant dents, no
misshaping, no pin holes nor damage due to corrosion,
and all of the seams are intact. The bottom of the
cup is period stamped "H 5", indicating this cup was
issued in Company H to soldier "No. 5" as he was listed
on the company roster. This is a very nice, solid representative
example. (0114)
$175
  
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NO.
2
MODEL 1874 CUP:
Presenting in "like new" unissued condition, this is an
excellent specimen. It has retained a smooth even
finish overall, the tin plating is present with a nice
even dark patina, and it features a very legible “US” on
the handle. There are no dents, no misshaping, no
pin holes nor damage due to corrosion, and all of the
seams are intact. This is an excellent example
which would never need be upgraded.
SOLD
 
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MODEL 1874 CUP:
A very nice specimen, with an even smooth finish
overall, the tin plating present - most with a nice even
dark patina and some of the original bright finish - and a
very legible “US” on the handle. There
are no dents, no
misshaping, no pin holes nor damage due to corrosion,
all of the seams are intact, and only some very minor
light pitting. The exterior of the bottom of the
cup is hand inscribed "P E W, PRIVATE, INFANTRY", the
soldier's effort to identify his cup. This is a
very good solid representative
example.
(0111) $165
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