Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The top of the tin

The top of the tin has initials “L

Numbers of British soldiers who were present in the indicated regions of Russia:

5 inches wide at the widest point

Barrel Length: 20Inches

There is further information regarding the activities around the bridge on that day

Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The top of the tinOriginal Item: Only One Available. Experience in North Africa led the US Army to begin trials to update the field uniform. The resulting M 1943 experimental uniform saw many items adopted for service, including the M 43 field jacket and the classic M 43 double buckle combat boots. An interesting design that fell just short was the M 1943 2 Quart collapsible canteen, the forerunner of the bladder canteens of Vietnam. The M 43 was never fully