Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen w/ Leather Shoulder Strap - Converted Civil War M-1858 Canteen British Holsters In December 1857 the regiment

In December 1857 the regiment arrived in India to reinforce the effort to suppress the Indian rebellion against British rule

The interior unlined and regretfully no tailor’s label or name

rather than from the muzzle

Sheet FGS / A shows the following regions: NORWAY (SOUTH) and  SWEDEN (PART OF)

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen w/ Leather Shoulder Strap - Converted Civil War M-1858 Canteen British Holsters In December 1857 the regimentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent eye catching example of a U. S. M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, complete with original leather shoulder sling and cork with chain hanger. Overall, it is in very good condition. This is one of the early versions of the Model 1878 which were made using remaining stocks of Model 1858 Canteens from the Civil War. The telltale sign of this is the