Ceramic Civil War Canteen

Coates b etween 1861 and 1865 virtually every union soldier received and carried a tin canteen making it one of the most readily identifiable artifacts of the american civil war.

Ceramic civil war canteen.

Ceramic or glass containers clearly would have been too fragile for such use. Another idea for conserving the most valuable metals was to use a lower quality metal with a porcelain enameled coating. Cover has a wool underlayer like the originals. Details buy now for 279 00 buy.

It comes complete with a cloth canteen strap and cork. The size is 10 wide by 9 1 4 high by 1 1 2 thick. Rare vintage antique civil war relic original canteen spout confederate camp. Click on the picture for more images.

But after the war ceramic canteens abounded. It has a rolled lip on the spout and rolled edges on the lugs. White pine canteen construction. They were part of a postwar phenomenon known as the grand army of the republic g a r shown here in 1892 80 000 strong marching down pennsylvania avenue in washington d c.

The civil war issue canteens. Canteen shows age use both strap hangers tin spout cap intact good condition overall. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed tin soldered together at the rim. Model 1858 bullseye canteen with cork cover and indian war sling original civil war model 1858 corrugated pattern tin canteen often called the bullseye pattern.

Like the kidney canteen we put a lot of care in reproducing this canteen. Includes cord and stopper. You will not find a finer canteen. Has correct style triangular loops on the sides pewter spout khaki cotton cover with us stencilled on.

Civil war large canteen with brown wool cover. Original pre war militia style tin drum canteen used during early civil war. Civil war or indian war period medical canteen very large copper medical canteen. Authentic hand made replica revolutionary war and civil war wooden canteens.

These canteens were historically used only for water which is what we recommend. Wooden canteens are bakers wax lined and furnished with cloth strap and iron bands. Spanish american war canteen. Patterns of 1858 and 1862 earl j.

Comes with an adjustable leather strap with correct brass hooks. Therefore in 1942 stainless steel canteens were substituted for aluminum and alternative materials were investigated such as plastic for canteens. Similar to a civil war canteen. From the enos swain civil war medical surgeon collection served in the 5th kentucky us infantry regiment.

This canteen is stainless steel for durability. Early in world war ii aluminum was urgently needed for aircraft. Buy now 1800 s civil war era confederate union army tin drum canteen cover sling straps. This is a very fine reproduction canteen for the cs soldier.