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Good vintage military-surplus condition for its age.
Original 1944 metal canteen shows expected scratches, discoloration, oxidation/spotting and general wear from age and use. Olive drab canvas cover also shows age-related wear, fading and markings. Hardware and belt attachment clips are present. Black screw cap and retaining chain are present.
Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.
Original WWII U.S. military field canteen with olive drab canvas cover.
The bottom of the metal canteen is clearly stamped:
U.S.
G.P. & F. CO.
1944
The canteen retains its black screw-on cap and metal retaining chain. The olive drab canvas carrier has a faint “U.S.” marking on the front, snap closures and rear attachment hardware.
A great original WWII field-gear piece for a militaria collection, historical display, reenactment display or wartime collection.
Features
* Authentic WWII-era U.S. military field gear
* Dated 1944
* G.P. & F. Co. manufacturer marking
* Metal canteen
* Original-style black screw cap
* Cap retaining chain
* Olive drab canvas carrier
* Faint U.S. marking
* Rear belt attachment hardware
* Approximately 82 years old
Styling / Display Tips
This would look especially good displayed with other WWII field gear such as an M1 helmet, cartridge belt, mess kit, canvas pouches or period military photographs. The visible 1944 stamp is worth showing prominently in your listing photos.
