3 Canteens Including 1944 S.M. Co. US Army Field Rig

Collection of three canteens consisting of a United States military issue field rig and two vernacular style vessels. The US Army canteen is constructed of stainless steel and features a black plastic screw-cap secured by a metal chain. It is accompanied by a nesting metal canteen cup, a khaki canvas M1910-style cover with two lift-the-dot fasteners, and an M1936 olive drab canvas pistol belt with metal grommets and an attached small canvas pouch marked U.S. The second canteen is a circular drum-shaped copper vessel featuring concentric ring embossing, lead-solder seams, and iron suspension rings with a light iron chain. The third canteen is a wooden stave wine-cask style vessel held by metal bands with a branded stylized mark on the side and a wooden stopper secured with a leather thong. The base of the canteen cup is stamped U.S. S. M. CO 1944. The canvas pouch is marked U.S. The wooden canteen is marked with a stylized monogram on one face. Largest: 8 1/2" H x 5" W x 2" D.

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Condition Report:
The stainless steel canteen exhibits several significant dents on the upper shoulders. The canvas cover shows heavy staining, fraying at the edges, and significant wear throughout. The pistol belt and pouch show fading and minor rust on the metal hardware. The copper canteen shows heavy oxidation and verdigris across both faces, with the original cap missing. The iron chain and rings show heavy surface rust. The wooden canteen shows darkening and staining to the staves, a repair plate riveted to one metal band, and a dry, cracked leather thong.