Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters but we can make out

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

but re-designated UH-1A in 1962

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

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

and three overseas service bars on the left sleeve

Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling French Holsters but we can make outOriginal 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