A fine and desirable Batty "Peace” powder flask manufactured circa 1857 by brothers Joseph H. Batty and John T. Batty of Springfield. This classic American military flask is identified as a "Peace” flask by its distinctive motif of clasped hands, a symbol traditionally associated with unity and peace. The body is attractively decorated with a patriotic eagle above a shield bearing the letters "U.S.,” a design closely associated with mid-19th-century American military equipment. The flask bears the inspector’s mark L.B.C., identifying government inspector LUKE B. Chase, whose mark is found on military contract accoutrements of the period. Batty Peace flasks were commonly issued with or used alongside the U.S. Model 1817 Common Rifle and the Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle, making them an important accessory for collectors of antebellum U.S. military arms.

This example remains in fine condition, retaining an attractive, untouched age-old patina. The embossed details remain clear and well defined. . A very pleasing and authentic example of a scarce and highly collectible Batty military powder flask in very fine condition.

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