Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover Schwarzlose MG General George Patton said of

General George Patton said of him: "I'm supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army

The nickel plating is still retained beautifully on much of the blade

The sweatband is high quality leather

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percussion pistols

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover Schwarzlose MG General George Patton said ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice, service worn example of a complete 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 the British