This flask was made under contract with James Baker of Philadelphia for the US Army in 1825-1827 . 2000 were ordered and delivered in 1827. They were
made in Europe and shipped to the U.S.
The flask is made of heavy brass/copper like the 1843 N.P. Ames USN Flask.
The top/spout on this flask has been replaced with an 1857-1870 American
Flask & Cap Co. top that screws off to refill. Either the original was damaged or
the owner wanted a flask that was easier to refill. The flask was ordered with
the Public Property markings because previous unmarked flasks had a tendency
to disappear from the army for personal use.
