Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Initials & Remnants of Canvas Carry Strap British Uniform and accompanied marines and Marine

and accompanied marines and Marine units into battle during the Korean and Vietnam wars

without the belt loop

The handle's profile is fusiform (spindle-like in shape)

Overall length: 14 3/8”

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Initials & Remnants of Canvas Carry Strap British Uniform and accompanied marines and MarineOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to 1858, canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent ones used were the barrel type like this one which is made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the cheesebox type made of wood with a single wrap around the side. This is a lovely example of a Civil War, Confederate States of America manufactured wooden drum canteen of the Gardner Pattern. It