Canteen

Object/Artifact

Museum of History Benicia

Spanish American War Era Canteen

Name/Title

Canteen

Entry/Object ID

2013.017.0020

Description

Military Canteen - round metal covered by wool insulation and woven heavy cotton (canvas?) outer cover; metal stopper with ring and chain attchment to "spout" neck; has 1" wide leather carring strap, 52" long attached to top ends; Spanish American War Era markings on one side: "Co F US 1st CAL 74" 8" diameter, in poor condition

Collection

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