Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling 19th Century only five survived the war

only five survived the war

The blade body (JI) also has MASAMA HADA (柾目肌 - Straight Grain) which can be early seen in the light

and it has the correct galvanized steel hardware

This is a very nice service-worn example of the U

He retired from the CPR in January 1950 after 47 years of service

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling 19th Century only five survived the warOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, rare condition example of a complete 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 the