Civil War US Model 1858 Canteen with Cover

This is the smooth-side variant oblate spheroid canteen with three fixed metal bails for the no longer present cloth strap. The canteen has no visible maker’s markings on the spout, and only has two shallow dents, one on either side. The body of the canteen retains the original gray-brown jean cloth cover, which has intact seams, but also has numerous minor stains, as well as several small spots of insect damage throughout. The original worn, but still serviceable, cork stopper is still attached to one of the bails via the original short metal chain. A fine example of a US Civil War canteen.