Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Bullseye Canteen Converted to M1878 with Leather Strap - c. 1863 Italian Flags We relieved the 2nd Battalion

We relieved the 2nd Battalion of the 273rd Infantry the night of March 2

for Republique Francaise

such as Parchim and Bad Zwischenahn

All men want a crack at the Japs and will get a crack at them and wipe them off the face of the earth

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Bullseye Canteen Converted to M1878 with Leather Strap - c. 1863 Italian Flags We relieved the 2nd BattalionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine Civil War example of the Model 1858 Bullseye pattern tin canteen, which was then converted to the Spanish American war style M1878 Canteen specifications. This involved removing the cover, and then the three shoulder strap loops were removed, and replaced with the M1878 trianglular bales. It was then re covered with M1878 Tan fabric, and a leather strap hooked on. The fabric is stenciled U. S. on