Original U.S. Indian Wars Pattern 1874 Meat Cans Mess Kits - 3rd Type - Pair Japanese Artwork & Posters hence the green paint

hence the green paint

un-engraved small silver escutcheon

and this is a really crisp and well-preserved example

No attempts should be made to fire one

Original U.S. Indian Wars Pattern 1874 Meat Cans Mess Kits - 3rd Type - Pair Japanese Artwork & Posters hence the green paintOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. A pair of Indian War Era US Army Pattern M1874 Meat Can Mess Kits. 3rd type meat can with the solid handle and off set ring on the lid. Both have US marked on the handle and are offered in very good condition. This is the Type 3 version of the 1874 pattern mess tin or "meat can." A lid with pull ring can act as the soldier's plate and the body of the tin has a folding handle so that it can act as a frying pan.