"We The People" Engraved Ammo Can
WE THE PEOPLE — Eagle. Flag. Constitution. The whole story on one can.The "We The People" Laser Engraved .50 Cal Ammo Can puts the Constitution, the...
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Philadelphia · September 17
1787
Three words came first.
Thirty-nine delegates signed the Constitution at the Pennsylvania State House. Its first three words said whose government it would be.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union…
How three words got there
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1787
May 25 · PhiladelphiaThe doors close
Delegates from twelve states meet at the Pennsylvania State House to revise the Articles of Confederation. They agree to keep their debates secret, and end up writing a new constitution instead.
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1787
August 6The first draft names the states
The Committee of Detail's draft opens with a roll call: “We the people of the States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut…” and on through Georgia.
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1787
September 12Gouverneur Morris rewrites it
Writing for the Committee of Style, Morris drops the list. In its place: “We the People of the United States.” No one knew yet which states would ratify, so naming them was a guess. Naming the people was not.
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1787
September 17Thirty-nine signatures
The delegates sign. On the engrossed parchment, the first three words are lettered far larger than anything else on the page.
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1788
June 21Nine states say yes
New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify, the number the Constitution needed to take effect.
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Now
Your benchOurselves and our Posterity
The Preamble says it was written to secure liberty “to ourselves and our Posterity.” Posterity is everyone who came after. The whole Preamble is cut into this can, under the eagle.
It was written for whoever came next. That's you.
Read the can
Every mark on it was chosen. Here's what you're looking at.
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The flag
Fifty stars and thirteen stripes, worn at the edges.
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Freedom
Set down the stripe in capitals, one letter at a time.
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We the People
Set large, the way the engrossed parchment sets them.
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The words
The full Preamble, then the opening of Article I: who makes the laws, and how they're chosen.
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The eagle
Wings up, talons forward, cut right over the text.
Engraved after you order.
- The can
- Real military-surplus .50 cal steel ammo can.
- The engraving
- Laser-engraved in our Connecticut warehouse, after you order.
- The design
- Original ProArmory art. Nobody else sells it.
- The wear
- It served before it got to you. Surplus cans carry honest marks from service, like scuffs and small dings. No two are exactly alike.
- The promise
- We replace anything missing or damaged.
Fifty-two words started a country. Keep them where you can see them.
Questions about the can
What kind of can is it?
A real military-surplus .50 cal steel ammo can, laser-engraved with an original ProArmory design. Nobody else sells these designs.
When is it engraved?
After you order. We laser-engrave every can in our own warehouse in Connecticut.
Will it look brand new?
No. These are surplus cans, so most saw service before they reached us. Expect honest wear, like scuffs and small dings. No two cans are exactly alike.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout, based on what's in your cart and where it's going.
What if something arrives missing or damaged?
We replace anything missing or damaged. Call (833) 853-2666 or email CustomerService@ProArmory.com.
