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This is a minty United States Army Model 1903 canteen strap by Rock Island Arsenal (RIA). Now a national historic landmark, Rock Island Arsenal on the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois is America's largest government-owned manufacturer of weaponry. The strap is dated 1904.
VINTAGE:Circa 1903-1904.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in width and 12-1/4" in length (end to end).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Canvas, metal.
ATTACHMENT:Three hooks, two open and one locking.
MARKINGS:F.S. R.I.A. 1904.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX01 LFJX1/12 heFJX6/15
CONDITION:9+ (Near Mint-): The strap is minty.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.