Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen Dated 1942 with Canvas Carrier Spanish Military Equipment Serial number 285467 denotes year

Serial number 285467 denotes year of manufacture as 1889

The lower ball is silver bullion

The black oilcloth sweatband shows minor wear but is complete

struck airfields at low level and on 17 May

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen Dated 1942 with Canvas Carrier Spanish Military Equipment Serial number 285467 denotes yearOriginal Item: This is a nice totally original USGI bring back Japanese WW2 aluminum canteen with original cork wood stopper. The canteen is maker marked and dated on the bottom. It is stamped with , which reads Showa Kyu Nana, or the 17th year of Emperor Showa's reign, 1942. There also is an arsenal ink stamp reading 17, the same year. The web harness is in good shape, though it definitely shows wear, with dirt and rust damage. The leather strap that