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EXTREMELY RARE EMBOSSED “CS” TIN CANTEEN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
EXTREMELY RARE EMBOSSED “CS” TIN CANTEEN.
Embossed CS tin canteen is among the most iconic and rare Confederate accoutrements. This canteen is pictured on page 85 of Sylvia and Donald classic 1983 published Civil War Canteens. Excavated specimens are normally found in the early Western Civil War battle sites. Most likely these canteens were made in New Orleans, early war. Very few examples survived the war. CONDITION: very good overall, complete with 3 soldered sling loops and spout, sound and solid, numerous small dents and dings, few tiny holes, good surface. PROVENANCE: Dennis Lowe; Michael Kramer; Steve Mullinax collection. (02-14824/JS). $20,000-25,000.