Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns October 1862

October 1862

with the leg holding the orb missing

who was wounded in action and asked to return stateside in order to train the 220th Field Signal Battalion of the in-training 20th Division

"I'm Counting On You

Weight is approximately 18lbs

Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns October 1862Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare example of a complete service worn 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