Two G.A.R. Canteen Flasks, a Small Bulls-eye Canteen Flask, and a Key to the Guard House at Fort McHenry

Description:

Two G.A.R. Canteen Flasks, a Small Bulls-eye Canteen Flask, and a Key to the Guard House at Fort McHenry, c. mid to late 19th century, a G.A.R. flask with presentation engraving, a G.A.R. flask with the seal of Pennsylvania on the back, a bulls-eye canteen flask, and a key with a tag marked "Key to guard house Fort Mc/Henry Baltimore Md. where/Rebel Prisoners were confined/during the war 61 to 65."

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $200-250

A few small dings in the canteens but in overall very good condition.


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