Prior to 1874, soldier’s 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 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 with rolled edges riveted into the rear seam. The distinctive feature of the cup over the earlier patterns is the “U.S.” stamped into the top of the handle, which is still visible here. This type of cup would continue to see use up to the beginning of WWI.

This example is rusty and in about “relic” condition but remains completely solid and strong. There are still some small traces of original finish remaining; the whole piece has been coated to preserve. [jet][ph:L]

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