Equipment - WATER BOTTLE, 1968

Historical information

The kidney shape is for fitting into a kidney shaped steel mug which then fits into a webbing pouch for fitting against the body. This type was used through the Vietnam era and beyond.

Physical description

Green plastic kidney shaped water bottle with screw top lid attached.

Inscriptions & markings

On one side, “For water only, do not apply canteen to open flames or burner plate”. On the base, “1968 8465 - 71 - 108 - 3703”

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