dunmore1774 Posted May 14, 2022 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2022 Anyone recognize this? It looks like a WW1 m1910 canteen inside, but what is going on with the cover? Experimental, or just commercial oddball junk? Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keystone Posted May 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2022 I think it's Canadian 1951 pattern. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obg131 Posted May 14, 2022 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2022 Yep...I think it is as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 15, 2022 Share #4 Posted May 15, 2022 Snaps look Canadian.They used them on the para jackets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted May 15, 2022 Just got a better look at it, stamped "MADE IN CANADA"-- thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT500E Posted May 15, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 15, 2022 almost looks like a tropical issue but ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted May 15, 2022 The interior shows that it is made of similar material as US canteens (canvas or duck) , but the exterior has some kind of coating/treatment, giving it that shiny appearance. Maybe some kind of waterproofing? I believe it is some kind of green paint, as it covers the threads and is green. While it is established that this not American, maybe the mods will allow it to remain for future reference or we can call it "Americans in foreign service"😀 It seems odd that they would use an American pattern, why change from WW2 style UK/British design? Also, I wonder about the canteen itself. It is identical to US WW1 style, but it is unmarked. Could that be Canadian as well, or just paired up post-War with an American canteen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 15, 2022 Share #8 Posted May 15, 2022 It is absolutely a Canadian 1951 pattern canteen cover, with plenty of blanco applied, which is typical. We manufactured metal canteens and cups for these as well, before introducing the plastic 1 quart canteen in 1960, which was later adopted by the US forces. Here is a complete set for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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