site search
online catalog
Canteens
Showing 1 to 20 out of 33
RELIC US CIVIL WAR CANTEEN: FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA, GAR POST #9
This regulation, smooth-sided canteen came from the York Springs G.A.R. post, is pretty clearly an early battlefield pick-up, and may well have a Gettysburg origin. It is untagged, however, with the… (2023-2674). Learn More »
PARTIALLY ID’D NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN IN GREAT CONDITION
This is a lovely example of a New York depot canteen with characteristic smooth sides. The condition is wonderful with a complete light-blue to gray jean cloth cover. A few minor holes and seam… (172-5345). Learn More »
NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN
This regulation Civil War canteen is complete with brown cover, stopper and shoulder strap, and shows a small “P” carved on the neck by its owner. This uses a short chain to retain the stopper, a… (2024-1380). Learn More »
$395.00
ON HOLD
M1858 PHILADELPHIA DEPOT CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER
The m1858 canteen is among the most easily recognizable accoutrements of the Civil War, with nearly every foot soldier requiring hydration while on duty and campaign. This example retains its original… (2024-1901). Learn More »
WILLIAM J. HAND 3rd PA RESERVES: GREAT BROWN INK TAGGED CANTEEN, G.A.R. SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL, CASED PHOTO IN UNIFORM, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELED GAR WATCH FOB WITH CHAIN: TWICE WIA AND POW
This identified grouping displays very strongly. It includes the soldier’s framed, multi-color veteran’s memorial with G.A.R. themes, filled out with his service details and presented to his wife… (766-2049). Learn More »
US M1858 PHILADELPHIA CANTEEN WITH COVER – R.H. GRATZ AND CO. MAKER
This Philadelphia canteen is strongly stamped “R.H. Gratz and Co.” on the spout and retains its original jean cloth cover with a beautiful light-dark weave. Seams are hand stitched and very… (2024-1902). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PHILADELPHIA DEPOT BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH LIGHT BLUE COVER AND FULL STRAP
The cover of this maker-marked regulation US Civil War canteen shows some holes, rubs and stains from issue and use in the field, but preserves most of its attractive light blue cover, its entire… (1256-09). Learn More »
VERY NICE LIGHT BLUE CANTEEN WITH STENCILLED SOLDIER’S WHITE INITIALS- THE ONE IN THE BOOK!
Once in the esteemed collection of John Henry Kurtz, this M1857 US army “bullseye” or corrugated canteen is pictured and discussed on page 135 (as Canteen 149) in O’Donnell’s U.S. Army &… (1202-217). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH BLUE COVER
Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (490-6983). Learn More »
WWII GERMAN TROPICAL CANTEEN
Canteen is the wood covered aluminum and is marked on the back side. It has a bakelight cap and web carry strap. They both show a good bit of wear; the cup is missing. It looks like the soldier’s… (1235-339). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER
Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (1254-137). Learn More »
US WAR OF 1812 ERA WOOD DRUM CANTEEN
Wood drum canteens like this date back to the Revolutionary War in the U.S. military- some with wood hoops, one broad one forming the edge or two narrow ones securing the edges of staves around the… (2023-2898). Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE “PIE-PLATE” TIN DRUM CANTEEN
This is an interesting variation on the tin drum canteens that became very popular in the 1850s following the adoption of round drum-shaped tin canteen with convex sides by the US Army in 1836, though… (490-6762). Learn More »
OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS
This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE / MILITIA STYLE TIN DRUM CANTEEN
For details on this and similar patterns see O’Donnell, Canteens, Chapter 2 in particular. This is a simply made canteen using tinned sheet iron and was popular in prewar militia units, imitating… (2024-693). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 NEW YORK DEPOT SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in nice dark blue/gray wool. The cover is nearly complete… (490-6870). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN WITH POSTWAR MARKING
This is a good example of a regulation US Civil War canteen, complete with full cover, strap and stopper that later saw use likely by a state unit circa 1875. The use of a short chain rather than… (2022-955). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in nice light brown wool. The cover is nearly complete… (1235-33). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 BULLSEYE CANTEEN WITH COVER
Original Civil War Model 1858 corrugated-pattern tin canteen, often called the “Bullseye” pattern. The body consists of two circular sections of pressed-tin soldered together at the rim. The… (490-6243). Learn More »
MODEL 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH COVER AND STRAP
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 ¾” in diameter. It is covered in very nice brown wool. The cover is complete and in… (1179-620). Learn More »
Showing 1 to 20 out of 33
Most Popular
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Selection Of Unframed Prints By Don Troiani »
Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
Wonderful Condition Original Confederate-Manufactured Kepi For A Drummer Boy Or Child »
featured item
TIFFANY GOLD CUSTER MEDAL, SHERIDAN CAVALRY BADGE, NUMBERED MOLLUS MEDAL OF COL. GEORGE BRIGGS, 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, WITH A PHOTO OF BRIGGS WEARING THEM, AND WITH HIS 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY VETERAN’S RIBBON
It is hard to think of Civil War medal grouping that equals, let alone surpasses, this one for quality, rarity, visual appeal, historic significance and tight provenance, having descended directly in the Briggs family until 2013. It also carries some… (1270-01). Learn More »
site search
Upcoming Events
The shop will remain closed to the public through Friday, Jan. 24th, re-opening on Saturday, Jan.… Learn More »