Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper - dated 1943 U.S. Artillery Colonel Durnford

Colonel Durnford

with some wear and oxidation

The front edge of the holster "pocket" is 10 3/4" long

with the plating now the same lovely tarnished color

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper - dated 1943 U.S. Artillery Colonel DurnfordOriginal 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