Original U.S. Civil War 85th Ohio Volunteer Infantry M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling by Albert Jewett Category_Martini-Henry Accessories located in the same town

located in the same town

When World War II came and Lyle guns were added to the inventory of coastal beach patrol stations in isolated areas

even possibly in different theatres of war

The foam padding has the expected deterioration present with portions missing

1918 by Sergeant First Class John T

Original U.S. Civil War 85th Ohio Volunteer Infantry M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling by Albert Jewett Category_Martini-Henry Accessories located in the same townOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, rare condition example of a complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen from the American Civil War, unit marked on one side to the 85th Ohio Infantry. Prior to 1858 canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent being the "barrel type" made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the "cheesebox type" made of wood with a single wrap around side.