Old Brass Cap?

[jwelch66]

My Dad, Nephew, and I were out mding this weekend and my nephew found this neat cap. It has threads on the bottom, and the words AMFLASK&CAP on the top. Does anyone know what this is?

 

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[Lucas]

Gunpowder flask cap. Used by shotgunners. American Flask and Cap Company.

Sweet find.

 

[jwelch66]

Gunpowder flask cap. Used by shotgunners. American Flask and Cap Company.

Sweet find.

Thank you very much! I will let him know. My Dad and I were trying to get him to find a silver.

 

[Lucas]

Here ya go, from my collection. Same mark. Leather over brass body.