Civil War US Pattern 1858 Canteen Smooth Side Style withCover & Sling 6th NH Inf

Civil War Era Cavalry US Pattern 1858 Canteen - Early Smooth Side Style, Wool Fabric Covered w/Canvas Strap - ID'd to 6th New Hampshire Infantry - Very Nice Condition. The neck of the canteen is marked 6th NH Inf for the 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment. The canteen has the Navy Blue wool cover wth the three sling guides on the edge. The canteen has the canvas strap. The canteen is the early Smooth Side Version. The canteen is used, see Photo's for Condition.

You can feel a few small dents in the canteen, through the cover. It has the neck and original cork holder. The cork and chain appear to be a replacement. The cork chain attaches to a hole in one of the sling loops. The fabric cover is intact, no rips or tear.

No seam separations or fraying. All things considered, for being 150+ years old, it is in Excellent shape for historic display purposes. Check out my other items.

The item "Civil War US Pattern 1858 Canteen Smooth Side Style withCover & Sling 6th NH Inf" is in sale since Tuesday, January 24, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "koolstuff1958" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Time Period: Civil War 1861-1865
Item: US Pattern 1858 Canteen
Side: Union or Condfederate
Style: Smooth Side w/Fabric Cover
Identification to:: 6th New Hampshire Infantry