Ceramic Civil War Canteen

Coates b etween 1861 and 1865 virtually every union soldier received and carried a tin canteen making it one of the most readily identifiable artifacts of the american civil war.

Ceramic civil war canteen.

Canteen shows age use both strap hangers tin spout cap intact good condition overall. Buy now 1800 s civil war era confederate union army tin drum canteen cover sling straps. It comes complete with a cloth canteen strap and cork. Spanish american war canteen.

Ceramic or glass containers clearly would have been too fragile for such use. Cover has a wool underlayer like the originals. They were part of a postwar phenomenon known as the grand army of the republic g a r shown here in 1892 80 000 strong marching down pennsylvania avenue in washington d c. Includes cord and stopper.

Civil war large canteen with brown wool cover. The civil war issue canteens. This universal issue also accounts for the numerous examples available on today s collector market. Click on the picture for more images.

You will not find a finer canteen. Early in world war ii aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Civil war or indian war period medical canteen very large copper medical canteen. The size is 10 wide by 9 1 4 high by 1 1 2 thick.

Model 1858 bullseye canteen with cork cover and indian war sling original civil war model 1858 corrugated pattern tin canteen often called the bullseye pattern. Has correct style triangular loops on the sides pewter spout khaki cotton cover with us stencilled on. Another idea for conserving the most valuable metals was to use a lower quality metal with a porcelain enameled coating. Like the kidney canteen we put a lot of care in reproducing this canteen.

White pine canteen construction. From the enos swain civil war medical surgeon collection served in the 5th kentucky us infantry regiment. Authentic hand made replica revolutionary war and civil war wooden canteens. Civil war large canteen with grey wool cover.

Original pre war militia style tin drum canteen used during early civil war. Similar to a civil war canteen. Details buy now for 279 00 buy. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed tin soldered together at the rim.

Therefore in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated such as plastic for canteens. This is a very fine reproduction canteen for the cs soldier. Wooden canteens are bakers wax lined and furnished with cloth strap and iron bands. This canteen is stainless steel for durability.

Patterns of 1858 and 1862 earl j. These canteens were historically used only for water which is what we recommend. Comes with an adjustable leather strap with correct brass hooks. It has a rolled lip on the spout and rolled edges on the lugs.