Scarce Enameled US Canteen & Sling- 41st US Vols. – SOLD

Description

This is one of about a thousand canteens purchased for trails in 1900, by the U.S. Army from the Dubuque Stamping and Enameling Works, Dubuque, Iowa.  After the trials, the canteens failed for several reasons; they would freeze after a two hour period, many bursting, chipping to the enameling inside and out from normal usage, and the chipping or splintering of the enamel would get in the water and be consumed. This canteen had no canvas cover, and unnecessary noise was made while carrying in the field. etc.

The canteen stood 7 inches high- rim to rim with a spout extending up another 7/8 inch.  It uses a typical cork and metal ringed stopper with chain.  Small triangular “rings” the sling hooks.

An 1885 haversack sling (many times used as a canteen sling) is attached and no evidence shows it has been added for a very long time.  I believe it to be the original sling issued to the 41st US Volunteer Infantry, and issued to that unit when they left for the Philippines in 1901. The markings read, First line- “D” over, “41 U.S. Vol. Inf.” over “101.”  The leather shows use, with crackling, crazing and chipping overall. Brass hooks, show an even untouched patina.

Stationed in Pampanga, Luzon, and attached to the 5th District, Dept. of Northern Luzon, under the command of Brig. Gen. Fred. Dent Grant.

Although chipped in several places, the front of the canteen remains mostly unscathed and great for display.

Overall in very good condition; a desirable scarce canteen and sling identified to a Philippine Insurrection army regiment.

USPS First Class Mail   15.00