canteens:
This is an excellent original Civil War
smoothside canteen. It is complete in every way
other than missing outside cloth. It is in
essentially the same condition as the day it was
issued. the canteen is perfectly sealed. No
cracks, no damage, no breaks, and no holes. The
original stopper fits snuggly within the tin
spout. The original cotton webbing shoulder
strap is also intact, unrepaired, and complete
full length, with the classic soldier tie-up knot
to wear the canteen at the right length. This
style of smoothside canteen is either a St. Louis
Arsenal or Cincinnati Arsenal--both being
essentially identical in form, design, and
measurements as this one. The perfect addition
to your collection....(kb2151) $315
Spectacular 8th Louisiana CS
canteen. It is rare indeed that we
find any equipment actually
indentified to a specific unit. This
is a M1858 smooth canteen. It
clearly saw action with the 8th
Louisiana. It has the inscription
painted on the face over a
painstakingly applied inscription
under the paint. The inscription
sits on top of the same inscription
neatly scratched into the metal,
then cross hatched. Best visible
under magnification.
Unquestionably an original. the
canteen itself is excellent, with
no dents and about 50% original
dark gray paint. It has a very
aged original cotton sling. The
cork may be an early replacement
of the original. The 8th Louisiana
saw action i almost every battle
of the ANV. As a member of Hays
Brigade it fought in the Miller's
cornfield at Antietam and East
Cemetery Hill at Gettysburg. At
unset of the war the 8th had
1321 men, at Appomattox it
surrendered 3 Officers and 54
enlisted men. Similar canteens
without the sling and the history
costs several thousand more than
this one. This is exceptional.
(kb10006) $2295