Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition as had been usual up

as had been usual up until a few days previously

each shows an original blue/black finish

but could be replaced in seconds by an experienced gunner

7 mm) machine gun produced by Vickers Limited

Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition as had been usual upOriginal Item: At the outbreak of WW2 Britain was again sorrowfully unprepared and all types of items were "pressed" into service. One of the best known was the 2 Gallon Petrol Gasoline Can, taken for use as the water can to accompany the Vickers Machine Gun, unlike the quite used "commercial" can that bear petrol company brand names embossed into the sides, these cans were made specifically for the British war department. All are embossed on the