W0413M.EARLYMILITARYHAMIL.M   Two piece mold short rounded hamilton with earlyshallow rounded lip, c1840 embossed with "II" towards base. Overall mucg original surface gloss but a dug indeed wreck found item with patches of matte and ultra light surface degradation. Probably 2nd Battalion, these were made for the military who encased them in leather with straps and used as water canteens. Other Roman numerals include "I" "III and IV" so far. 7 6/10"long, 3"diameter   £SOLD