The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway.

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!).
 authentic Civil War relics.

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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Canteen, Indian War period, approximately 1866 to 1890.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader.   Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale.  This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items.  I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

Canteen, Indian War period.
Canteen is similar to Civil War canteens, the primary difference is there are two strap hooks in triangle shape on a swivel.  Canteen was manufactured  during the period following the Civil War, referred to as the Indian War period, 1870's to 1890.

M1092     Canteen, Indian War period,  Co G, 7th Infantry.
Canteen is similar to Civil War canteens, the primary difference is there are two strap hooks in triangle shape on a swivel.  Canteen is marked with crossed muskets, symbol of the infantry during the period following the Civil War, referred to as the Indian War period, 1870's to 1890.  This canteen was issued to  Company G, 7th infantry.  US and 108 appear on the back.  Canteen intact with cover, both strap hooks, spout and stopper intact.