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IDENTIFIED GROUP FROM 1ST NEW YORK SHARPSHOOTERS
Franklin P. Wolcott was born in Springfield, PA in 1840. He was a 22-year-old carpenter when he enlisted on 10/7/1862 as a Private into 9th Company of the 1st New York Sharp Shooters for nine-months… (915-23). Learn More »
DOUBLE SPOUT CANTEEN & RATION CAN ISSUED TO 1ST CONNECTICUT INFANTRY
This type of non-regulation canteen/ration can is known to have been issued to members of the 1st Connecticut Infantry which served for three months and took part in the 1st Battle of Bull Run. The… (2026-474). Learn More »
LEATHER CANTEL PATENT CANTEEN ID’D TO 12TH NEW HAMPSHIRE SOLDIER
This black leather canteen was the design of Lazare Cantel who was given a patent for it on October 14, 1862. The body consists of two pieces of heavy molded leather held together with copper rivets… (2026-482). Learn More »
PAINTED CANTEEN OF PVT. FRANCIS G. STANLEY – 14th MAINE – DIED OF DISEASE, AUGUST, 1864
“Afar they fell. It was the zone, of fig and orange, cane and lime (A land how all unlike their own, With the cold pine-grove overgrown), But still their Country's clime. And there in youth they… (1032-199). Learn More »
$1,500.00
ON HOLD
PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA CANTEEN – PERIOD PAINT WITH STAR
This smaller variety of canteen generally found favor among militia units that did not need large capacity vessels for their typically lighter duties. Measuring just 4.25” in diameter, this… (1032-204). Learn More »
$175.00
ON HOLD
ID’D M1858 PHILADELPHIA DEPOT CANTEEN COVERED WITH FLAG - PVT. ADAM SEIDS, 84th PA INFANTRY
This canteen comes to us in an interesting condition. Though typical of the M1858 smooth side canteen, this example retains its tan jean cover and sports a neat polished-linen US flag material with… (1256-08). Learn More »
MILITIA TIN DRUM CANTEEN
Circa 1850s. 6.25"x1.875" (convex sides). 1" spout with chipped cork. Two sling rings soldered on 3" from spout on each side. Dull gray color w/numerous scratches & small dents. Half dozen tiny… (108-377). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $295.00
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 »
CONFEDERATE WOOD BULLSEYE CANTEEN!
While more likely a decorative touch, you can’t help feeling the maker of this Confederate wood canteen was having a laugh at the corrugated U.S. tinned iron canteens. It is made like the standard… (2021-820). Learn More »
$3,250.00
Originally $3,950.00
CONFEDERATE CEDAR DRUM CANTEEN IDENTIFIED TO ALABAMA SOLDIER
This is a classic Confederate wood "Drum" canteen; known as such due to its shape. This piece measures 7" in diameter by 2.25" thick with a leather strap and snap hook that extends 11" from the… (1268-358). Learn More »
WW2 -- M1935 ITALIAN 2-LITER CANTEEN WITH U.S. AIR CORPS TRENCH ART
Offered here is a M1935 Italian 2-liter canteen made completely of aluminum and covered in soldier “trench art.” Canteen is complete except for cloth cover and strap which was discarded to enable… (1202-945). Learn More »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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RARE INSPECTOR MARKED REGULATION MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES, ID’D TO 11TH US INFANTRY CAPTAIN & LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN W. AMES
This inspected regulation Model 1850 foot officer’s sword made by Ames. Overall the drawn sword meas. approx. 36.25” long from point to pommel. The blade itself measures 30.00” long with a 20.50” long stopped central fuller and a 15.50”… (2025-3342). Learn More »
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