Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover U.S. Grenades EVANS PROD

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with just the smallest bit of wear through on the eagle and on the bottom edge

women made contributions to the war effort through various avenues including the medical field

and it has been fitted with a small metal loop on the bottom

The ricasso appears to bear a Russian maker’s marking that is now far too worn to read

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover U.S. Grenades EVANS PRODOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice, service worn example of a complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen from the American Civil War. Prior to 1858 canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent being the "barrel type" made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the "cheesebox type" made of wood with a single wrap around side. Tin water bottles, similar to that used by the British