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MOUNTED VERSION OF THE 1898 CANTEEN WITH MINT WEB YOKE
This canteen is smooth sided with an iron spout, two triangular sling keepers and a cork stopper with chain attached at the spout. The cover has dark stains scattered over its entire surface but it is… (1304-51). Learn More »
US CONTRACT BULLSEYE PATTERN CANTEEN WITH ACCESSORIES
Increasingly uncommon among surviving examples, this canteen comes complete with a tan on brown jean cloth cover, stopper assembly, cord, and sling/strap. Some tearing and snagging is noted across… (215-255). Learn More »
$350.00
SOLD
PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CANTEEN WITH STRAP
This smaller canteen matches pre-Civil War varieties in size and construction, holding a modest amount of water for occasional drill and light duties. All soldering remains strong, while the tin body… (2025-2039). Learn More »
M1858 SMOOTHSIDE US CANTEEN WITH BROWN WOOL COVER
This canteen comes to us unmarked and unstamped, but retains its original brown wool cover in complete condition and the remnants of a heavier canvas tape sling. The wool cover shows a fair amount… (215-257). Learn More »
$225.00
ON HOLD
M1858 CANTEEN WITH COVER, SLING, & STOPPER FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” or “barn find” Civil War canteen. It is the M1858 “smooth side” canteen with pewter spout and three shoulder strap brackets. It is completely… (1202-866). Learn More »
THE FIRST DAY’S FIGHT AT GETTYSURG: “REBEL CANTEEN” FOUND ON “SEMINARY RIDGE”
This canteen was likely a Confederate capture at Chancellorsville or Second Winchester and lost by its captor in the first day’s fighting at Gettysburg along northern Seminary Ridge and the area of… (490-7397). Learn More »
$2,250.00
ON HOLD
NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN
Pattern 1858 smooth side canteen with pewter spout as made by the New York Depot. The body of the canteen is in good condition overall. Both sides show a single large dent in the middle from use. All… (1256-07). Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 “CHEESE BOX” CANTEEN
Offered here is a very fine “cheese box” style wooden canteen. The body is painted black, with three black leather straps nailed to the rim to hold a shoulder strap. This canteen is without its… (2025-905). Learn More »
$495.00
ON HOLD
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH SOLDIER’S STENCILED NAME
The NY Depot was a branch of the U.S. Quartermaster’s Office of Clothing and Equipage that contracted with various dealers and makers for hundreds of thousands of canteens during the Civil War. They… (1268-223). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This piece closely matches examples of Confederate canteens from each theater of the Civil War. Simple in material and construction, the body of this tin canteen is comprised of two slightly concaved… (2024-2106). Learn More »
RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9
This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »
WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW
This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »
US M1858 PHILADELPHIA CANTEEN WITH COVER – R.H. GRATZ AND CO. MAKER
This Philadelphia canteen is strongly stamped “R.H. Gratz and Co.” on the spout and retains its original jean cloth cover with a beautiful light-dark weave. Seams are hand stitched and very… (2024-1902). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PHILADELPHIA DEPOT BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH LIGHT BLUE COVER AND FULL STRAP
The cover of this maker-marked regulation US Civil War canteen shows some holes, rubs and stains from issue and use in the field, but preserves most of its attractive light blue cover, its entire… (1256-09). Learn More »
VERY NICE LIGHT BLUE CANTEEN WITH STENCILLED SOLDIER’S WHITE INITIALS- THE ONE IN THE BOOK!
Once in the esteemed collection of John Henry Kurtz, this M1857 US army “bullseye” or corrugated canteen is pictured and discussed on page 135 (as Canteen 149) in O’Donnell’s U.S. Army &… (1202-217). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH BLUE COVER
Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (490-6983). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN TROPICAL CANTEEN
Canteen is the wood covered aluminum and is marked on the back side. It has a bakelight cap and web carry strap. They both show a good bit of wear; the cup is missing. It looks like the soldier’s… (1235-339). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER
Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (1254-137). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »
OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »
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MAMALUKE SABER MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND
Manufactured: England Maker: William Harvey Year: 1840 - 1850 Model: Mameluke Size: 30.25 Condition: VG Wonderful Mamaluke Saber manufactured in England. Most likely for a British officer but possible it was imported to the US market. … (870-74). Learn More »
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