Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue Named Wooden Drum Canteen - J. Lee MG 15 The revolver also shows MATCHING

The revolver also shows MATCHING NUMBER # 28676 on the Barrel

When the division was deactivated in 1968

-“The Beam” yearbook for Truax Field in Madison

Caliber: 8 bore - about 0

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue Named Wooden Drum Canteen - J. Lee MG 15 The revolver also shows MATCHINGOriginal 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. It measures almost 7 1 2" in