U.S. Army - 2 part metal pin originally pinned on mess kit bag (#1299a) on front at the bottom of the flap just off center to the left. Size - 1 5/8 " W x 2 1/2 " L. Silver tone metal; top piece is curved downward slightly & has imprinted "JAS A. McDONALD"; bottom piece is shaped like a shield & has imprinted "CO. K. 12' MINN VOL. INF. WASECSA, MINN. 5'7'1898." Condition - cannot remove pin from canvas.