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 bullseye or corrugated pattern of concentric rings began in 1861 as an effort to increase the durability of the item.

This canteen is an excavated relic. The body is rusty with “pushes” in the center and several rusted out patches. However, what remains is solid. All three strap brackets remain attached. The pewter spout is detached but comes with the canteen.

Of interest are two triangular bayonet piercings; one large, one small.

There is no recovery location. This comes from the collection of the Texas Civil War Museum. [jet][ph:L]

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