canteen
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19620066-002
- Event 1899-1902 South African War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer --
- Date Made --
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
- Category Personal artifacts
- Sub-category Personal gear
- Department Dress and Insignia
- Museum CWM
- Brand Name / Model Mark IV
- Pattern Name Oliver
- Materials Fibre unidentified, Felt, Metal, Mammal leather, Cork
- Service Component Canadian Militia
- Measurements Length 25.3 cm, Width 20.1 cm, Depth 5.7 cm
- Caption Rations
- Additional Information Life on patrol was one of scarcity and privation. Rations were limited and drinking water a precious commodity. Soldiers often foraged for food, and were sometimes forced to consume rations originally intended for their horses.