Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Name Tag Snider Rifles & Bayonets The buckle has a hook

The buckle has a hook on the back

and contains flags for the two basic types of flag telegraphy used: Semaphore and "Wigwag"

There is also a MON crest on the Pommel Cap

and from a member who continued his passion for photography working in the film industry after the war

ready to display as is or mount

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare US Marked M1874 Drinking Cup with Name Tag Snider Rifles & Bayonets The buckle has a hookOriginal Item. Only One Available. Prior to 1874, soldiers cups came in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all shared the same general characteristics, they were made of tinned iron with a looped handle over the seam in the back. The Infantry Equipment Board of 1874 recommended that the tinned iron cup was to be furnished by the Ordnance Department and issued the same as other stores. The cup was made of tinned iron with a rolled edge and a handle