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Soldier's tinned iron canteen
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| Description | United States Army "bullseye" canteen made of tinned iron has the remains of a red and green painted finish and has "UNION" painted in white on one side. It was reportedly carried in battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 7 1/2 inches diameter 2 3/4 inches depth |
| Nomenclature | Canteen (vessel) Mess kit |
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Issued by: United States Army Found at Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States Used in United States Used in Gettysburg, Battle of Used in Civil War United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment and supplies. Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865 Content: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Notes | This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War. |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 74.34.10 |