Civil War G.A.R. Pittsburgh 1894 National Encampment Small Souvenir Canteen

Civil War G.A.R. Pittsburgh 1894 National Encampment Small Souvenir Canteen
Grand Army of the Republic - GAR souvenir canteen from the 28th National Encampment held at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1894. featuring a miniature canteen made of tin and covered in cloth.  The gold embossed lettering on the front  reads "28th NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT PITTSBURGH, PA. 1894". The back features the intertwined GAR logo -  initials.star with wording that reads, "WE DRANK FROM THE SAME CANTEEN 1861-1865". Measures 2.5" in diameter. Still retains the original cord strap, cork stopper and chain.  This lot is part of the G.A.R. personal effects of George S. Burke who served in Battery L, 1st New York Light Artillery and Co. C, 1st New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry. Burke was a resident of Barnard - Rochester, New York. He initially belonged to the New York G.A.R. Post No. 1 (O'Rorke Post) of Rochester, New York and was still listed as a member of that post in 1899. At some point he joined the Myron Adams Post No. 84 which was chartered in 1896. Please see lot 2232 for Burke's engraved G.A.R. Cemetery Division Chief badge and calling card for the Myron Adams Post. In-house shipping available. Pickup is Monday, Feb 17 from 11 am to 7 pm and Tuesday Feb 18 from Noon to 4 pm at our offices in Lancaster, OH 43130 (we moved! Just down the road) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge a $5/lot fee if you pick up on an alternate day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all Ohio bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform or submitted to us. TL27