Original U.S. Civil War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by Batty Brothers - Dated 1847 - First Year of Production Century The leather is somewhat dried

The leather is somewhat dried out and delicate

It was totally filthy from many years storage

The cap retains the original russet brown leather sweatband which is in good condition

with BÖKER / SOLINGEN surrounding the famous "Baum" (Tree) logo

The warhead bears a manufacturer stamping on the top of the head that reads ЯR 564 1940

Original U.S. Civil War Copper Batty Peace Powder Flask by Batty Brothers - Dated 1847 - First Year of Production Century The leather is somewhat driedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great early example of the US rifle powder flask known to collectors as the Peace Flask. These flasks were produced by Batty, American Flask & Cap Co., and Ames from 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