Original U.S. War of 1812 John House March 1813 Contract Barrel Drum Style Canteen with Painted & Carved Initials Miscellaneous Gun Parts each serving a distinct purpose

each serving a distinct purpose

originally finished with a lovely heer DAK olive green finish

The alert was canceled at 1200 hours on 24 February 1945

such as Pioneer and Artillery soldiers

Original U.S. War of 1812 John House March 1813 Contract Barrel Drum Style Canteen with Painted & Carved Initials Miscellaneous Gun Parts each serving a distinct purposeOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an excellent specimen of canteen dating to the War of 1812, with a great retained makers mark. The back of the canteen is stamped in the center with J. HOUSE, and from our research we found that this pattern of canteen was contracted to John House, dated March 23rd, 1813. This confirms the canteen as having been manufactured during the War of 1812. This information comes directly from Infantry Accoutrements of the