#5016 - Union Smoothsided Canteen
A nice tin Union "smoothsided" Civil War period canteen with its original cloth carry strap. Though the strap is broken in one place, it could be sewn. These straps quickly deteriorated in the field during CW service, so it is great still getting one with its canteen. There is no cover and no stopper. Three carry loops for cloth strap are all present. No maker's marking on zinc spout. Has a couple small dents to its smooth contoured body (usually from trooper sitting on it over the course of his service!) The tin finish to this is still very slick and bright silvery over most of the item but there are a few tiny rust-through holes near lower strap. So you could no longer carry water in this. It's a very nice looking item. Not perfect but it's seen the elephant of the CW!
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