{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-1942-dated-aluminum-canteen-captured-by-american-soldier-painted-with-map","title":"Original Japanese WWII 1942 Dated Aluminum Canteen Captured by American Soldier \u0026 Painted with Map","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: This is a nice totally original USGI bring back Japanese WWII aluminum canteen with original \"Model A\" Aluminum and cork stopper. This was the first type of stopper used with this model canteen, a carry over from the earlier smaller canteen, which was replaced by this model in 1930. This example has maker markings on the bottom, as well as a date of \u003cstrong\u003e昭 \/ 一 \/ 七\u003c\/strong\u003e, read as SHOWA 1 7, or \u003cstrong\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canteen is painted on one side with a map of Japan with some locations named. It’s a great depiction with dots giving accurate degrees. There is even a scale painted! This must have been done by someone with experience in cartography. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a wonderful WWII era issue canteen offered complete with some great markings! Ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42030064468037,"sku":"ONJR24MG513","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24MG513__01.jpg?v=1726789472","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-1942-dated-aluminum-canteen-captured-by-american-soldier-painted-with-map","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}