Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Russian Headgear and were not permitted to

and were not permitted to be worn after 1945

having put in for an all night pass several days ago that never materialized

000 taken prisoner

105 x 371R mm

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Russian Headgear and were not permitted toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, rare condition 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