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US Civil War Canteen


Gildwiller1918

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The US Civil war was from 1861-1865, consisted of fighting between US federal forces (North) and Confederate forces (South). Northern troops were generally better equipped than their southern opponents, mainly due to the the large industrial and economic base in the North. Originally there was only one manufacturer for canteens, however as the war dragged on, more companies were added. Once the canteens were produced and inspected they were packed 200 per wooden shipping crate and sent a forward supply depot for issue.

Here we have a US m1858 canteen (3 Pints), this type was used by federal troops. This canteen had a metal circular body, where 2 halves were soldered together, covered by a cloth cover. originally these canteens were supposed to be supplied with a leather carrying strap, but expediency and economic issues intervened, and the use of cloth based straps were introduced. This canteen has a brown colored cloth cover, which is not uncommon. Fanciful images of this period are of canteens that are blue or grey colored in appearance, although the matching uniformity was appealing, wartime production took whatever materials were available. The canteen itself has three loops for the cloth shoulder strap, and the stopper has a piece of twine to prevent loss. The shoulder strap is marked "Geo. D. Winchell, Marsh and Co. which was based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. 

I got this canteen in a matching uniform and field gear group from a soldier in the Spanish American war. 

 

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Gildwiller1918:

Hello. Thank you for sharing your canteen with the Forum. Is the canteen flat or bullseye style? 

Best regards, John R.

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Gildwiller1918:

If you do not already own the below book, I would recommend it as reference for researching interest in canteens produced during 1775-1910. I believe this book is no longer in print.

Best regards, John R.

 

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Hello John, it is the flat type.

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