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US Canteens & Covers
Last Updated:
July 28, 2008
All Items are Reproductions unless clearly and blatantly noted otherwise!
Canteen not included.
Rear, showing original
belt hook & maker stampM1910 Canteen Cover
Exact copy of the WWII canteen cover. The #8 canvas and gray wool lining are identical to original materials, as are all hardware used. When we started making our pattern, we discovered that there are 2 or 3 different sizes of the things (whether this was intentional or some of the factories had sloppy cutting departments we don't know). We chose to go with the larger size as this prevents the "tar baby" syndrome common to those with small or shrunken covers when they try to remove their canteen cups.
$25.00
Flask & cup not included!
Rear, showing reinforcementM1941 Canteen Cover, Mounted
Originally designed for use by cavalry troops, this cover has become closely associated with Airborne troops in recent years. It was never listed in the quartermaster catalog as anything other than "mounted", meaning for guys with horses.
NOTE: The "Airborne" connection seems to have been assigned by collectors and reenactors who mistakenly assume that anything with extra stitching was worn only by paratroopers. As far as we can tell, these were issued indiscriminately to all troops. This is not and was not officially an "Airborne" item. This was official (not fantasy) a cavalry item as per the US Army Quartermaster, WWII.
The wire hook is attached with a longer piece of 2" webbing, and this is further reinforced with 5/8 web straps at the top and bottom.
$25.00
M1910 Canteens
US WWII dated canteens. Most are dated 1945. These are used, but serviceable. Most need to have their cap chains reattached to the flask, some are missing their cap corks and nearly all have a dent. We recommend a good cleaning for any of them.
Dearest Nitpickers, Esteemed Collectors and "Discriminating" Enthusiasts:
No date choice. All are 50-60 years old.
If you want hand-picked-dent-and-blemish-free-premium-collector grade add $150.
Demand perfection? Then these are not for you. Regardless of how condescending, snotty, rude, uppity or asinine you become on the phone, it will not change facts. If this upsets you, good. It's healthy to be turned down once in awhile....
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(We have no more with metal caps.)
US WWII Canteen Cups
Standard issue cup, into which the canteen fits. They are worn together inside the cover. These are all WWII dated, most are 1945. Details vary. Condition is good to very good, serviceable. All need a good cleaning before use! Obligatory Weenie/ discerning collector warning: Most if not all have a dent or ding (possibly both) and some evidence of having been used at some point in the last 60 years. If this situation is unacceptable, don't order one. Simple. Yes, these snippy comments are really necessary. A small percentage of customers are absolutely obsessed with perfection and assume it to be the case unless stated otherwise. "Snippy" they comprehend better than any other tone.
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