Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters Following the Italian victory

Following the Italian victory

and three overseas service bars on the left sleeve

a major gunmaking city in the country

the Coast Guard was organized and outfitted by the British Royal Navy

Already over 150-170 years of age this will display very nicely in any Crimean War collection

Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters Following the Italian victoryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare condition example of a complete and unissued Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen from the American Civil War. 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. Tin water bottles, similar to