CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN RECOVERED AT THE BATTLEFIELD OF CEDAR MOUNTAIN, VIRGINIA.

CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN RECOVERED AT THE BATTLEFIELD OF CEDAR MOUNTAIN, VIRGINIA. This canteen was taken from the body of a NC soldier who died on the battlefield. His name, “W. D. Redfern” is nicely scratched into surface of canteen. Attached tag tells the story, “This canteen was taken from the body of a captain of a Confederate N. C. Regiment who was killed at the Battle of Cedar Mountain, presented to W. E. Rogers by the Sheriff of Culpepper Co.”. Canteen retains a thin linen sling. Mr. Michel tells the story of this canteen as follows: “Typical Confederate wood canteen with linen sling. When found, this canteen had an old paper pasted on the side reading, ‘This canteen was taken from the body of a Captain of a Confederate N. C. Regiment who was killed at the battle of Cedar Mountain. Presented to W. E. Rogers by the Sheriff of Culpepper Co.’ At the edge of the paper the initials W. D. R. were visible carved on the canteen. When the paper was removed intact the full name Redfern appeared formerly covered by the paper. W. D. Redfern was 1st Lt of Co A of the 23rd Reg of NC Inf when he died on May 10, 1862. Interestingly his rank was probably mistaken by the person who took the canteen from his body because his two bar collar insignia, designating him as a 1st Lt in Confederate service could have been taken for the two bar designation of a caption in the U.S. service”. This is a rare opportunity to buy a battlefield recovered relic with such wonderful provenance. CONDITION: Canteen appears to be an “attic” find. Surfaces are well patinated, including iron banding and wood. Wood is light where tag was removed. A mouse made a home in this canteen, as can be seen by the gnawing marks around spout. This is not the first canteen we have seen that a mouse made as his home. Sling has two areas of newer sewing. 4-31418 JS57 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1203	$9,200.00	CONFEDERATE CEDAR WOOD CANTEEN RECOVERED AT THE BATTLEFIELD OF CEDAR MOUNTAIN, VIRGINIA. This canteen was taken from the body of a NC soldier who died on the battlefield. His name, “W. D. Redfern” is nicely scratched into surface of canteen. Attached tag tells the story, “This canteen was taken from the body of a captain of a Confederate N. C. Regiment who was killed at the Battle of Cedar Mountain, presented to W. E. Rogers by the Sheriff of Culpepper Co.”. Canteen retains a thin linen sling. Mr. Michel tells the story of this canteen as follows: “Typical Confederate wood canteen with linen sling. When found, this canteen had an old paper pasted on the side reading, ‘This canteen was taken from the body of a Captain of a Confederate N. C. Regiment who was killed at the battle of Cedar Mountain. Presented to W. E. Rogers by the Sheriff of Culpepper Co.’ At the edge of the paper the initials W. D. R. were visible carved on the canteen. When the paper was removed intact the full name Redfern appeared formerly covered by the paper. W. D. Redfern was 1st Lt of Co A of the 23rd Reg of NC Inf when he died on May 10, 1862. Interestingly his rank was probably mistaken by the person who took the canteen from his body because his two bar collar insignia, designating him as a 1st Lt in Confederate service could have been taken for the two bar designation of a caption in the U.S. service”. This is a rare opportunity to buy a battlefield recovered relic with such wonderful provenance. CONDITION: Canteen appears to be an “attic” find. Surfaces are well patinated, including iron banding and wood. Wood is light where tag was removed. A mouse made a home in this canteen, as can be seen by the gnawing marks around spout. This is not the first canteen we have seen that a mouse made as his home. Sling has two areas of newer sewing. 4-31418 JS57 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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