{"product_id":"original-u-s-mexican-american-war-copper-batty-peace-powder-flask-by-n-p-ames-with-broken-spout-dated-1838","title":"Original U.S. Mexican-American War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by N.P. Ames with Broken Spout - Dated 1838","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of the US rifle powder flask known to collectors as the Peace Flask. These flasks were produced by Batty, American Flask \u0026amp; Cap Co., and \u003cstrong\u003eAmes \u003c\/strong\u003efrom the early 1840s through the mid-1850s, for use with the US Model 1817 “Common” Rifle and the US Model 1841 “Mississippi” Rifles. The flasks received their nickname due to the embossed motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by a ring of stars. The flask also has the American Eagle and panoply of flags and arms motifs embossed on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is an \u003cstrong\u003eAmes \u003c\/strong\u003eexample as stamped on the cap, and is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1838\u003c\/strong\u003e, a great date for Mexican-American War use. The flask has a lovely patina and shows heavy use over the years. It’s in great shape, but the spout spring is no longer functional, so the button is “flaccid”, but otherwise it is in good condition. The flask measures roughly 9⅞” long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flask has a very attractive look and although it appears to have seen service, it was not abused. This is an extremely attractive and correct Peace Flask that would be a great addition to your Common Rifle or Mississippi Rifle display. If you are only going to have one flask in your collection of 19th Century US militaria, the Peace Flask is the best known and the most recognizable example that you could have. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42362108739653,"sku":"ONJR25JAPF068","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JAPF068__01.jpg?v=1739470005","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-mexican-american-war-copper-batty-peace-powder-flask-by-n-p-ames-with-broken-spout-dated-1838","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}