[CIVIL WAR]. A pair of Union canteens. [Circa 1860s]. Original tin canteens (approximately 180 mm diameter by 90 mm). Canteens have cloth carrying straps (one is original, the other is possibly later, both have original metal fasteners, both are covered in original cloth enclosures with stitches. One canteen has original cork with metal eye-hook attachment (cloth enclosures are soiled and worn with use and age, the original carrying strap is torn and frayed, some tarnishing to metal).