Equipment - WATER BOTTLE

Historical information

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer Cat 5140.2, Box 173 for his service details. 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 water bottle, kidney shaped with screw top lid attached.

Inscriptions & markings

For water only, do not apply canteen to open flame or burner plates. On the base, US 1966.

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