Equipment - WATER BOTTLE, CANTEEN, CARRIER, Department of Defence, 1. 1969. 2.1991

Physical description

1. Water bottle, kidney shaped, plastic green colour with an attached screw top lid.
2. Cup canteen stainless steel with fold out handle with identification markings stamped on.
3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour, shaped to fit 1. and 2. consisting of water proof material, outer, soft inner lining. Two folding flaps with press stud closure, back has webbing section sewn on with web belt and webbing attachments.

Inscriptions & markings

1. On one side "FOR WATER ONLY, DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base "V1969 ^ 8465-71-108-8703"
2. On underside of handle, "8465-66-058-5567 1991 ^"
On underside of Outer Carry Cover "HADDEN".

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