HELP! Civil war collectible or later civilian copy?

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point me to a site or appraiser

You, like so many others that come here want to hear what you want to hear. Why not just leave it and imagine what you want to imagine? Or, we can keep telling you what it isn't. Anyway, here's a bit easier link to follow...

The Civil War Canteen - Third Edition by Robert Jones, Paperback | Barnes

respected individuals,

You're very kind...