CRANSTON, R.I. – Given that the term United States of America was not recorded until 1776, when the words ‘U States’ were painted to this Revolutionary War-era staved wood canteen, it was a relative novelty. The pattern is one used by the Continental Army from circa 1777. Similar examples are pictured in Rex Kessler’s 2021 book Continental Arsenal Marks and Stamps, Continental Ownership of Arms and Accoutrements 1776-1798.
Press from Auction Central News: Revolutionary War-era Wooden Canteen Inscribed ‘U States’, $42,300
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