Original U.S. Early 19th Century Soldier's Camp Wood Barrel Canteen Medals an attempt was made to

an attempt was made to exploit the Allied preponderance in seapower before the coming invasion of Normandy robbed the Mediterranean of the naval forces necessary for an amphibious assault

• Sergeant chevrons on both sleeves (3 stripes)

000 depicting the Scandinavian and Northern Europe region

This example still retains the original carrier

working conditions

Original U.S. Early 19th Century Soldier's Camp Wood Barrel Canteen Medals an attempt was made toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Soldier"s Camp Wooden Stave Barrel Style Canteen with Wrought Iron bands with Top metal wire loop and wood handle, offered in very good condition. This Wooden Water Canteen measures about 9. 25" long sitting on end and 8" in diameter tall laid down and 6" in diameter at its ends. In the early 19th century American Soldiers would be required to bring a portable water canteen when reporting for duty. This