Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Rindge Light Infantry Painted Wooden Cheesebox Canteen Overpainted During Period with Six-Pointed Star - Excellent MG 34 Accessories The silvering to the frame

The silvering to the frame is still partly bright

but is still intact

The kraal was taken and switching their guns to focus on it

and has a different brass trigger guard

500 British Commonwealth soldiers came from the battles in Italy

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Rindge Light Infantry Painted Wooden Cheesebox Canteen Overpainted During Period with Six-Pointed Star - Excellent MG 34 Accessories The silvering to the frameOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an excellent example of a War of 1812 cheesebox canteen that saw heavy service during the first half of the 19th century. The term Cheesebox is NOT a period term, but one added over the years because of its appearance. This style of Three Piece Wood Canteen was used by American troops from the 2nd half of the 18th Century to the rst half of the 19th Century. This example is outstanding in that it was painted twice