Tin canteen with 6-pointed star motif on both sides, now believed to add rigidity to the canteen rather than serve a decorative purpose. This canteen comes with cork stopper and cotton sling with japanned roller buckle for adjustment. This canteen and strap/buckle setup is pictured in O'Donnell & Sylvia's book on US and CS canteens.
Note: These canteens are also now believed to be attributed to Ohio and Illinois soldiers. Please see canteens 239-241 pictured in U.S. Army & Militia Canteens 1775-1910by Mike O'Donnell.
