Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen 1942 Dated with Named Carrier Bira Gun Drawbacks were that the steel

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European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Battle Stars

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen 1942 Dated with Named Carrier Bira Gun Drawbacks were that the steelOriginal Item: This is a nice totally original USGI bring back Japanese WW2 aluminum canteen with wood stopper. The canteen is maker marked and dated 1942 on the bottom. The web harness is named (stitched) on the front. Overall a wonderful wartime issue canteen offered complete and personalized. Named, dated and issued ones this nice are hard to find.