It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fastening it to a belt, and may be covered with a cloth bag and padding to protect the bottle and insulate the contents. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. M1910 us army canteen with cover manufactured by l. Wwii ww2 original m1910 canteen for water cover belt pouch us army1943 flat top.
This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1942 when the traditional metals were again released for use. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Us model 1928 haversack with meat can pouch and all straps and buckles and snaphooks. The canteen cup has the same crosssection shape as the canteen body, but is a little larger so the canteen can nest into the cup. The m1910 haversack 1st pattern 1910 with rounded meat can pouch, and the m1910 haversack 2 nd pattern with the square meat can pouch. The haversack, mess kit pouch, pack tail and etool cover are undated. It has a folding handle and nests with the water bottle, in the same fashion of the us m1910 canteen and cup of the same era or the modern canteens and cups in use today by australia, the us, uk and many other nations armed forces. The canteen cup capacity is about three cups 24 oz. Usgi m1910 aluminum canteen 1950s dated keep shooting. The dismounted infantry cover has a double wire hook or later alice clips for attaching to the equ ipment belt, while the mounted cavalry cover has a. In this poignant and heartwarming eyewitness history, based on interviews with north platte residents and the soldiers who once passed through, bob greene tells a classic, lostinthemistsoftime american story of a grateful country honoring its brave and dedicated sons. Need help iding wwi manufacturers craig pickrall field.
A must for the ww1, ww2 and post ww2 insignia and uniform collector. The two halves of the stainless steel crs canteen body were made separately, then machine pressed together at a horizontal midline joint, with solder run in to seal the joint. We manufacture the covers in our factory in columbia, ky. Early tests and trials of the porcelain plated canteen cup and canteen demonstrated the chipping problem, but the canteen and cup were accepted as substitutestandard for the m1910 canteen and cup. The first aid pouch is dated 1911 as is the mess kit, knife, fork and spoon. The other flap shows markings that are hard to make out. The m1910 canteen cup was part of the set of components that made up the m1910 aluminum one quart canteen ensemble. Unfollow us canteen army to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ww1 ww2 helicopters 19101960 history of the world wars reference book. Army infantry equipment board introduced a completely new set of field equipment. The aluminum canteen has a faded stamped us marking and one major dent on the top. The body of the canteen was created by welding together two halves along the outer edge. This official photographic record is a celebration of 50 years of american history and popular culture, involving entertainers such as marilyn monroe, sammy davis jr, john wayne, james stewart, elizabeth taylor, danny kaye and bob hope.
M1942 stainless steel canteen and cup gear illustration. These are the exact canteens the gis used during the heart of the war. It aroused the interest of a number of armies and was the subject of several trials in competition with the mauser c96, mannlicher, browning and luger pistols model 1903. All pieces are clearly marked with manufacturers and dated. The book americas munitions 19171918 by benedict crowell is an excellent reference for this information, although not all the companies are listed such as omo and fsf. Need help iding wwi manufacturers sign in to follow this. Us double stamped entrenching tool with us on metal and wood. The history of the usgi canteen has changed very little from 1910 till the replacement of the m1910 in the early 1990s. In the last years of the aluminum water canteen, it was identified by fsn 84651910366 nsn 8465001910366 for the aluminum canteen without cup and cover.
Reproduction wwii m1910 canteen cover army navy sales. The usgi m1910 canteen is an authentic us army issued canteen that was produced from 1910 until the 1990s. Scott meadows holster book, us military holsters and pistol cartridge boxes. Although the system itself was a failure, the haversack for the 1874 palmer brace system, continued in use. A brief history of the us military model m1910 canteen bobhudsonvideo.
M1910 us gi canteen cup rogers akron, ohio in very good condition with some scuffs and scratches on. It was patented in 1917 and 1919 as seen in the pictures. Canteens, cups, and covers click on the images for a larger image. But the cavalry man already it has included canteen, with its own cup. It was selfcontained and hung on the back of the belt. See more ideas about bushcraft, survival and bushcraft kit.
There is an old repair on the left rear edge of the cover. Unfollow usmc canteen cover to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document.
Cover in fine to excellent condtion but somewhere in the past century picked up yallow painted markings w. Us canteen covers for the m1910 canteen and cup french. M1910 us gi canteen cup rogers akron ohio military army. Sep 27, 2015 usmc canteens and covers through the early 20th century. Hikishop wwii us army m1910 canteen cover repro wwii us army m1910 canteen cover repro. When ordering please include both the item number, and the item name with your order, thank you.
This was the first time the us army had issued plastic canteens in great number, and it. This is the wwii version, which is slightly larger than those made during wwi meaning its easier to get the canteen and cup in and out of them. See more ideas about canteen, military and water canteen. M1910 canteen is remarkable shape complete with cup which is unusual. Informative book that reveals the littleknown history behind the hollywood canteen, and talks about the social impact of war on local communities in the usa. The dismounted infantry cover has a double wire hook or later alice clips for attaching to the equ ipment belt, while the mounted cavalry cover has a snap hook for attaching to a saddle ring.
It has provided services ranging from canteen refreshments to an allstar shows, in many parts of the world. Aluminum m1910 style us canteen has a 1 quart capacity. Gi wwii m1910 aluminum canteen 1945 dated army navy sales. All of our canteens are stamped mirro, us, and a 1950s date. The m1910 canteen, cup, and cover was a drastic new design. Army navy sales offers genuineissue military apparel from all major branches of the us armed forces, as well as camping and hiking gear, workwear, and militarythemed gifts and vintage american heritage products. The bayonet is dated 19 and the scabbard is dated 1912. A canteen is a drinking water bottle designed to be used by hikers, campers, soldiers and workers in the field. Rimless eagle snap closure button, green canvas cover stamped mills 1912, with a clear us stencil on front.
Wwii black porcelain enamel coated canteens 1942 era. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Usmc canteens and covers through the history youtube. This bible on the subject, was printed in limited quantity in 1987 and has never been reprinted. A brief history of the us military model m1910 canteen. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of. Brass us regulation 18 bugle with mouth piece with original markings on bugle from the mexican border period. Usmc canteens and covers through the early 20th century. The screwtop cap has a domed, smooth top, with knurling on the sides, and is attached to the neck of the canteen via a chain. Evolution of the m1910 canteen from 1910 though 1918 the alluminum canteen went through several changes. Wwii ww2 original m1910 canteen for cover belt pouch us army. Very hard to find, this is one of the rarest of the u. The changes included a new one quart 946cc canteen, made of aluminum, to be issued with a nesting cup and canvas duck cover. These physical characteristics suggest that the canteen is an updated version of the m1910, first manufactured in 1914.
The orginal canteen was of one piece construction, often called the spun canteen because it was manufactured using an elaborate process where the canteen was spun on a lathe. The e book version contains wonderful photographs of the evenings at the canteen, where movie stars danced with soldiers all night until dawn. The female portion of the snap closure shows a patent date of 1905. It was produced from 1951 to 1954, and again from 1962 to 1963, the last of the m1910 production canteens. The materials of which the cover was made, the flap fasteners, the attachment hardware and. With the adoption of the m1956 equipment, the m1910 1quart aluminum canteen and later world war iiproduction of the m1910 canteen were made with corrosive resistant steel aluminum canteens were still made alongside crs canteen remained in service well into the 1960s, later replaced by a plastic variant introduced in 1962. As the canteen evolved from the original m1910 aluminum canteen model, the cover also was changed. Us wwii m1910 canteen cover, khaki, made in usa atf. The m1910 canteen cup was part of the set of components that made up the m1910 aluminum onequart canteen ensemble. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The website offers a choice between the early metal cap, and the later plasticbakelite cap. Shortly after the cup was contracted and put into production it was reclassified and the contracts were cancelled. Due to covid19 we have reduced hours and reduced staff. In 1962, the m1961 was issued to front line troops during the vietnam war. If the padding is soaked with water, evaporative cooling. Usgi m1910 cartridge belt 1918 wwi vintage 1903 springfield doughboy pedersen. The standard m1910 canteen cup and m1910 cotton canvas canteen carrier were used with the crs canteens, although matching nesting crs cups were also produced for use with the crs canteens. Originally designed as the m1910 cavalry model, but was adopted by airborne troops in ww2 since the carrier had an extra web reinforced belt loop incorporated beneath the belt mounting clip to facilitate the use of a tiedown strap to prevent movement during parachute descent. On 11262010, i placed an order for a reproduction m1910 canteen and cup via the what price glory ecommerce website. Wwii ww2 wwi m1910 canteen cover for canteen, pouch us. Vgvg condition, indexwar ever before in americas history had the nation been called to arms in peacetime, but it came as no surprise when in 1940 congress chewed over a bill that would draft ablebodied men into the services. In 1943 the first plastic m1910 was issued to troops, manufactured by the dow chemical corporation, they looked like shit. The bag was made of drab duck canvas with brown leather buckle chapes on.
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