Powder Flasks
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Description:
Powder flask made of copper for pistol use. An American eagle decorates both sides and the United States motto "E pluribus unum" (Out of many, one) is embossed in a riband along the bottom of the swell and thirteen stars are found above and around the entire design. The flask is further outfitted with a common top, outside spring, a common cutter, and fixed charger.
- Date: 1855-1860
- Dimensions: H-4.5 W-2 D-1 inches
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Flasks
- Object Id: MM 464
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