Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare Transitional Pattern Model 1906 US Army Mess Cup - Rock Island Arsenal, Dated 1906 German Decals The leather sheath is the

The leather sheath is the standard type used with the Mark 2

which are retained with 3 copper rivets

There is also a bit of edge sharpening from what we can tell

Original were painted a vivid red and had a notorious reputation of being dangerous when found in an unexploded condition therefore nicknamed "Red Devils" by the British during the 1941-42 desert campaigns

The sling does show quite a bit of wear

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Rare Transitional Pattern Model 1906 US Army Mess Cup - Rock Island Arsenal, Dated 1906 German Decals The leather sheath is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1901 the US Army adopted a tin plated one piece drawn bottom steel cup that was the last version of the tinned US Army cups. The design and form of the 1901 Cup was identical to the cup here except that the 1901 Cup did not incorporate the cork washers between the handle and body of the cup as found on the aluminum 1906 Cups. While this cup incorporates all of the known features of the standard Model 1906 Cup