Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle US Civil War showing some wear and soiling

showing some wear and soiling from service

However there are three additional pairs of thread loops underneath

The canvas carry strap is marked B

Officer’s fusils were always private purchase as officers

pour the gunpowder contained within down the barrel

Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle US Civil War showing some wear and soilingOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most tremendous lanterns we have ever offered, a Colonial period personal punched tin lantern with a blown glass lens and retained candle. The construction is very crude and evident of the period, completely handmade with the original candle inside. The top of the lantern has a small hinge and latch to open and close the compartment, which shows very heavy oxidation but still works great. The glass has