USMC Jerry Can Color

[M422A1]

I have a 1943 dated USMC jerry can. It needs to be repainted and I need to know the correct color. Would it be O.D., forest green; flat or semi-flat (low gloss?) etc.? Also, would the color be different for gas, flamethrower fuel or water?

 

Thanks,

Mike

[robinb]

I paint mine forest green. For water you can paint the recessed cross on the can white or just paint WATER across the can anywhere. For fuel the cross can be painted red. I have seen one picture of cans used for flamethrower fuel. The can simply had the words "flamethrower fuel" painted on the front in black.

[M422A1]

Thanks! Forest green it is. Do you use the flat or semi-flat?

[robinb]

Flat

[robinb]

Here's one of my cans that's still in original paint.

 

[M422A1]

Here's one of my cans that's still in original paint.

 

 

Thanks! That is what I needed to see, one still in original paint. Mine is several colors but mostly rust. It is going to get a good soaking in Evaporust this weekend.

Mine also has the German-style cap like yours.