DescriptionA pocket flask belonging to M.L. Gerould and used during the Civil War. The flask is made of metal and the body is slightly curved with "M.L Gerould" and "Surg. USN" engraved on the front. The flask shows signs of general wear and tear. The cap is 7/8" high and has a lip with a grooved edge which is topped by a 5/16" diameter knob.