Original U.S. Civil War Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling DP-28 LMG There is also the marking

There is also the marking 182

There is a bit of oxidation speckling on the guards

it is almost 12" tall wearing a pair of red pants and a blue tailed coat

It reads BUY WAR BONDS / THIRD WAR LOAN

Original U.S. Civil War Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling DP-28 LMG There is also the markingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare example of a complete service worn 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 that used by