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bayonetman
Just saw a canteen that the family says is US Civil War period, although I have my doubts. May not even be US.

1. It is slightly thinner
2. It is enameled blue. See edge of throat in second photo.
3. Top has screw on cap instead of cork

Covered with cloth, sort of brown.
Has same sling loops as the US Civil War version
Sling is well made leather and definitely old

Spout is marked WD over 55

I was thinking possibly a commercial version for sale to militias or individual soldiers, but it could be foreign military for all I know.

Anyone have any ideas of where to search? Thanks
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