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Spanish American War Era Canteen, c. 1894-1898

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
Spanish American War Era Canteen, c. 1894-1898
Included in this lot is a Spanish American War Era Canteen with a canvas cover, leather and canvas straps, circa 1894-1898. This metal canteen features an original cork stopper with metal finger ring and security chain, tan canvas cover stenciled "U.S." on front. "R.I.A. 1894" printed on portion of canvas strap. Original brass quick swivel rigid snaps. Canteen is in amazingly well preserved condition as are both the leather and canvas straps. Leather exhibits cracking but is intact and supple; canvas is solid and intact. Brass hardware has a nice patina throughout. Canteen measures 8.5" diameter at spout, total weight 1lb.