Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier - Dated 1942 War of 1812 the paint made for a

the paint made for a decent ad hoc textured layer of camouflage

The reverse ricasso has a proof mark from one of the Kingdoms / States of Imperial Germany

There is a stenciled description/unit names on the red portion of the flag

the dagger measuring 9

27 April 1898

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier - Dated 1942 War of 1812 the paint made for aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original USGI bring back Japanese WWII aluminum canteen with original early model cork stopper. The canteen is complete, and nicely marked and dated 1942. In addition, it appears the soldier painted his name on the front of the canteen. The canteen is arsenal marked with a paint stamp on the bottom next to a maker marking stamped into the metal, and is stamped with 17, for the 17th