Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Initials & Remnants of Canvas Carry Strap Cannons Shows a fading and some

Shows a fading and some light spots and soiling

The rank insignia for the uniform can be identified by the bands and insignia on the cuffs

The very bottom of the cap is worn

Marked on both sides:

The rubber eyepiece is still in good shape

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Initials & Remnants of Canvas Carry Strap Cannons Shows a fading and someOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to 1858, canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent ones used were the barrel type like this one which is made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the cheesebox type made of wood with a single wrap around the side. This is a lovely example of a Civil War, Confederate States of America manufactured wooden drum canteen of the Gardner Pattern. It