Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters but re-designated UH-1A in 1962

but re-designated UH-1A in 1962

which can more back and forth at least 1mm due to wear

and three overseas service bars on the left sleeve

but we can make out M S & U Ltd 1943 on both with Broadarrow stamps

1943 and was assigned to the 406th Infantry Regiment

Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters but re-designated UH-1A in 1962Original 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