Keith Posted September 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2019 This WW1 canteen is in pretty nice condition but has been altered for another purpose. As you can see the belt hanger has been removed and two "D" rings added to the sides (very well done) so it could be carried with a shoulder strap. On the bottle is scratched ARC which could be AMERICAN RED CROSS. I would like the readers ideas on this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted September 2, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2019 I suspect this is a non-military alteration, possibly done for the surplus trade. I've never seen one like it but the work just doesn't look a military alteration to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted September 12, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2019 Just saw this.. I am a fan of the rivet work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted September 15, 2019 Just saw this.. I am a fan of the rivet work... Yes, looks military work to me. Not a production item but made on request. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yp221 Posted September 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2019 Looks like the type/style of rivets seen on saddles, saddle bags, rifle scabbards, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2019 I had a canteen modified in this way. Came from a corpman’s grouping. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted September 23, 2019 I had a canteen modified in this way. Came from a corpman’s grouping. Ronnie Good info, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 24, 2019 Share #8 Posted September 24, 2019 You bet Keith. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted September 24, 2019 Share #9 Posted September 24, 2019 Hello Keith, Your cover was obviously modified by having the original belt hook removed and the "D" rings added but this type of canteen was actually made before the war and has it's own designation. The original Rock Island drawings call this cover the "M1910 canteen cover for strap". If I remember correctly the original drawing specified a dismounted, mounted and "for strap" type covers. There have been a few posted on the forum in years past. I believe they were made for soldiers like corpsman who did not wear a cartridge belt and therefore wouldn't have any other way to carry a canteen. Here is a picture of mine. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted September 24, 2019 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2019 "On my wall" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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