Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover U.S. Grenades sizes and shades of natural

sizes and shades of natural and cachou

possibly due to the base metal oxidizing

All colors are still vibrant and beautiful

with just the smallest bit of wear through on the eagle and on the bottom edge

and the book has "sanitized" stamps on the interior

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover U.S. Grenades sizes and shades of naturalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice, service worn 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 British