Original U.S. Late 18th Century Soldier's Wood Barrel Canteen or Rummer U.S. Civil War first arriving in New York

first arriving in New York as one of many immigrants looking for new opportunities

with these examples dating 1916-1917

brass mounts

It bears a lot of different serial numbers on different parts of the machine

with an identification and instruction plate on the side top information and instructions

Original U.S. Late 18th Century Soldier's Wood Barrel Canteen or Rummer U.S. Civil War first arriving in New YorkOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Soldier"s Wooden Stave Barrel Style Canteen with Wrought Iron bands with Top metal wire loop and wood handle, offered in very good condition. Considering the smaller size, this was likely meant for spirits as opposed to water. This Wooden Canteen measures about 7" long sitting on end and 3" in diameter. In the late 18th century, American Soldiers would be required to bring a portable water canteen when