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Tin Drum Militia Canteen with 1861 Patent Brass Cap. This otherwise typical Civil War drum canteen has an attractive tarred ...
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Tin Drum Militia Canteen with 1861 Patent Brass Cap. This otherwise typical Civil War drum canteen has an attractive tarred cotton strap and an unusual brass cap clearly stamped "Patent/ Apr 2 1861." The cap fastens into its matching brass spout by means of grooves in the cap which twist around lugs set into the spout. The spout and cap are identical to those found on the rare oversized canteens carried by the 1st Conn. Vol. Infantry at the start of the war. The domed sides are fixed to a narrow rim with the usual three brackets to secure the strap. There are hints of a black painted or japanned finish. The entire piece is sound and without rust. A very nice example of a local or state-issued canteen.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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