RARE CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS CANTEEN

RARE CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS CANTEEN

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Item Code: 2026-1073

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This scarce Civil War Signal Corps canteen was used to carry fuel (“turpentine or other burning fluid’) for the special torches used in night signaling, and was part of the “regulation equipment” or “signal apparatus” every signal officer was presumed to have. These were made of copper and brass, likely to avoid sparks, were to hold one gallon, and could be refilled from a 5-gallon “service can” that was also part of the equipment. They are heavy-weight construction, made of two pieces with a single seam running around the edge, and had four brackets through which ran a wide, adjustable leather sling (sling not present). The tall spout is securely in place, narrows at the top, and is closed by a screw cap - retained by chain. The base of the spout is covered by a collar notched at the sides to fit over the seam running around the middle of the canteen’s edge.  Some light handling marks are noted, along with some spot tarnish – but no major denting or scratching is observed. Dimensions are 9.5” x 3”.

This simple but striking canteen played an essential role in the decisions of commanders and the movements of armies.  A comprehensive Civil War collection would benefit from the inclusion of the venerable Signal Corps Fuel Canteen. [cm][ph:L]

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