Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Remnants of Leather Carry Strap U.S. Antique Guns the 9th AF had flown

the 9th AF had flown 11

The blade is in very condition

with a satin ribbon to help lift out the medal

22 caliber for the US Army as a marksmanship training rifle

When carried in its canvas backpack it was slightly splash proof but still not up to the task of amphibious landings unless the individual operators provided additional waterproofing

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Confederate Issue “Gardner” Pattern Wooden Drum Canteen with Remnants of Leather Carry Strap U.S. Antique Guns the 9th AF had flownOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to 1858, canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent ones used were the barrel type like this one which is made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the cheesebox type made of wood with a single wrap around the side. This is a lovely example of a Civil War, Confederate States of America manufactured wooden drum canteen of the Gardner Pattern. It