This Civil War era Confederate canteen has embossed letters "TEXAS" on both sides. A differently shaped canteen with similar Texas marking is pictured on page 7 of "The Texas Gun Collector" Fall 2000 issue in which it is mentioned as having been imported by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Germany. Another similar example is also pictured on page 79 of "Civil War Times" December 1999 issue. It measures 8 1/8 inches wide and 2 inches thick.

Very good overall with a mix of aged brown and gray patinas and scattered patches of light pitting. This desirable Texas marked canteen would make for a fine accessory in any Civil War collection!