Original U.S. WWII Captured & Engraved Italian M1935 Canteen Trench Art with Strap - Peacock & Neu Europa Ship - 1945 Dated British Field Gear The barrel knoxform is marked

The barrel knoxform is marked on the side with serial number PQ 3564

taking part in the capture of Ginchy on 9 September

The inside is marked in German "Black Letter" type face with the following inscription:

The top of the cap is marked by maker Peter Küpper and size 55 1/2 in silver paint

Original U.S. WWII Captured & Engraved Italian M1935 Canteen Trench Art with Strap - Peacock & Neu Europa Ship - 1945 Dated British Field Gear The barrel knoxform is markedOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous piece of WWII U. S. soldier trench art, a captured Italian M1935 Canteen which has been engraved on both sides and signed on the bottom with the initials J. E. T.. The canteen is in great shape and retains its original carrying strap and the chains on the cap. The front of the canteen is engraved with a depiction of a ship with smoke bellowing from its funnels, with NEU EUROPA on the semi circle