Two Civil War-era Canteens

Description:

Two Civil War-era Canteens, a bull's-eye canteen (replaced strap) with blue flannel cover, marked in white paint "J.B.S.," and a smooth side canteen with sky blue satinet cover and a period replaced strap with buckle.

Provenance: The collection of Ed Vebell.
Estimate $250-350

Some wear on the covers but in overall good condition.


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