US Pre WWI Experimental Issue Aluminum Cup,
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has
been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $75.00
US Pre WWI Experimental Issue Aluminum Cup,
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has
been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $75.00
Original era manufacture. This is one of the several issue cups that the Army used in trials prior to the adoption of the M1910 combined canteen & cup set. All aluminum construction with a small handle held in place with three aluminum rivets. Between the cup body and handle is a thin red rubber gasket to act as insulation for the finger. The slot in the handle below the US proof, was designed for the tines of the issue fork to be inserted to make it easier for the cup to be placed near, or over a cooking fire. The cup shows normal age and use but no damage, with an interesting hand scribed design in the bottom center of the numbers 88 within a box.