Hello everyone. I came across this m67 2qt canteen and had to pick it up. The date is 1966. I have tried to do some research on 1966 dated 2qt canteens, but have not found much. From my understanding, the first  contracts for the 2qt canteen were awarded at the end of 1966. The earliest date on a 2qt canteen I have personally seen is 1967. Does anyone have any information on this canteen? Would this be government issue or a civilian commercial item? The rubber is soft and flexible like you would typically see from earlier dated 2qt canteens

I think they look good. Could've had the zippers replaced at some point. 

Spotted whilst down in Saundersfoot this weekend. I saw another of these ( or maybe same one ) for sale at an antiques fair a few weeks back but didn't take a photo at the time.

Good afternoon all,   I have a little piece of history I found buried in the depths of a surplus store. Other than the deployment handle and log books missing, everything else is intact in one form or another. I have tried to do some extensive research on the origins and/or destination of this chute. Based on the manufacturer information, I have made some phone calls to the current iteration of the company to see if they have any manufacturing logs dating back that far. Beyond that, I know the functional basics and history of the chute and style due to my hobbies jumping with the Airborne Demo Team. We know Google can’t necessarily be trusted or scrutinized with some of its answers, but it was mentioned that the original company NAFI produced specifically for the 101st, but I don’t see any regular indications like regiment initials to indicate that.    If anyone can get me further information on this I would greatly appreciate it!

“Paratrooper” gloves are of a specific design.. if you’re asking have your gloves been used by a paratrooper, there is no definitive answer without provenance…   if your gloves are the “M42 officer gloves “ then there is always a possibility 

Thanks, very helpful  

Gardens of Stone (1987) mediocre reviews, but worth watching.   Taking Chance (2009); some of the acting is stilted, but it is effective in portaying the return of a real KIA (Iraq) Marine to his final resting place. It also shows the guilt felt by some service personnel who were not in the fight.   Restrepo (2010) -documentary on Afganistan, so not Hollywood per se; but very real portrayal of the small unit US Army fights in isolated places in that war- warts and all.

Only owned one of those a WWW Timor British issued hope you started early the prices on those are shooting up. And the price for a Grana WWW is nuts.

Got the second hand sorted out. Plus got the correct Hamilton movement dust cover.

See how the crown cover and chain look like a cap and chain on a military canteen you drink water from just a nick name collectors call them.