Civil War Canteen Stopper Find

[Elvis]

Out today at my Civil War camp site. I didn't have much time this morning but managed to dig a first for me.

 

[scruggs]

Nice find!

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Calabash Digger]

nice!

 

[erfranks]

Cool Find!! great ID

 

[cmthunder]

Very cool never found one.

 

[Lenrac2]

Very nice!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

such a cool find, wtg

 

[ARC]

Although i am not an expert in Civil War canteens...

I am gonna say this is not from the Civil War... IMO of course.

I base this opinion on / due to... the style / type of chain used.

The type of chain on yours was not invented until much later... IF i am not mistaken.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice find. Usually they are not found complete like that. Here is one I found in Culpeper, VA along with some other relics.

 

[ArfieBoy]

That is an interesting find, Elvis! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Elvis]

Although i am not an expert in Civil War canteens...

I am gonna say this is not from the Civil War... IMO of course.

I base this opinion on / due to... the style / type of chain used.

The type of chain on yours was not invented until much later... IF i am not mistaken.

After I posted it, I looked at some and you are right, I did not see any with chains flat like that.