Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. During WWI, some slight modifications were made to the canteen cover, the color changed slightly to a more drab appearance and, perhaps most notably, the eagle snap fasteners were changed to lift-the-dot fasteners. In addition, a mounted version of the cover was introduced with a russet leather strap secured by loops on the side and bottom of the cover that attached to the saddle by a spring clip at the top.
In 1941 the mounted canteen cover was changed. On the rear of the cover there was a long web loop tab with a pattern 1910 double belt hook at the top. The tab was reinforced by a vertical web strap stitched at the top and bottom. The double belt hooks could be used to attach the cover directly to the cartridge or pistol belt, or it could be attached to a web strap fitted with a spring clip that in turn attached to the saddle. This attachment is the M-1941 extender strap and is still attached to the pouch.
The canteen cover is in wonderful condition and is dated 1942 on the reverse left side. The manufacturer marking is above the date and reads as G & R Co. There is light staining and use present but is otherwise presented without any extensive damage and is one of the nicest we have seen recently.
The canteen comes with a wonderful canteen and canteen cup, both offered without any damage aside from wear.
A great set that comes more than ready for further research and display.
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