SkipperJohn
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I am looking at a couple of canteens on Ebay:
The first one is French, and there is little question about that, but where does the second one come from?
My main collecting thrust is between 1860 and 1871. I have seen this type of canteen before but I can't remember where.
I also can't seem to find it in my research material. Maybe it's an age thing.
Does anybody know what country the second canteen is from? Initially I thought it may be from Russia or Bulgaria. I doubt that it is German, unless it comes from a smaller German State or Duchy.
John
Franco-Prussian War French canteen with stopper | eBay
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Franco-Prussian War German M1867 canteen with stopper and carry strap | eBay
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The first one is French, and there is little question about that, but where does the second one come from?
My main collecting thrust is between 1860 and 1871. I have seen this type of canteen before but I can't remember where.
I also can't seem to find it in my research material. Maybe it's an age thing.
Does anybody know what country the second canteen is from? Initially I thought it may be from Russia or Bulgaria. I doubt that it is German, unless it comes from a smaller German State or Duchy.
John