1861 Pattern Canteen

This canteen was the last pattern manufactured prior to the introduction of the 1874 Italian Style water bottle. What dates the canteen is the raise side wood panels. This thickened the wall of the canteen giving it more strength and making the canteen more flush to the rim. It is all original condition and the strap loops are both present. There is some rust damage to one of the metal bands, it is also missing its stopper and it has been repainted a sand colour. These were normally painted blue. There are no markings, they may have been sanded off when the item was refurbished. The Canadian Government did not purchase these for the troops, but it is believed some COs were able to source some for their units.

Code: 51133