Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper - dated 1943 U.S. Artillery then returned to Sicily to

then returned to Sicily to embark members of naval units not needed ashore now that the landings had succeeded

so this definitely looks to have seen a good amount of service over the years

Truly a wonderful example in a condition that is unlikely to be encountered again

with the plating now the same lovely tarnished color

There is not a size marking

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper - dated 1943 U.S. Artillery then returned to Sicily toOriginal Item: This is a nice totally original USGI bring back Japanese WWII aluminum canteen with original "Model B" wood stopper. This type of stopper replaced the earlier metal and cork version, and was made of a soft wood plug with a hardwood top. These are rarer to see, especially in nice intact condition with all of the harness intact. The canteen is arsenal and maker marked on the bottom under the strap, and there is a date reading , or Showa 1