Bidspirit auction | U.S. Military Powder Flask

U.S. Military Powder Flask - Military-issued brass powder flask with stopper. Probably 1830s-1840s, possibly Mexican War era. Continued to be made up to the 1850s. They started using these flasks when Mississippi Rifles came into use around time of the War of 1812.  Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 2 inches Condition: Signs of age Provenance: Private Texas Collection