Physical description
1. Water bottle, kidney shape plastic green in colour with an attached screw top lid.
2.Cup canteen, stainless steel with a fold out handle.
3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour shaped as for 1. and 2. Water proof outer material, 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 side, "FOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base, "V1968^ 8465-71-108-8703"
2. "Stokes MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1968^".
3. Under webbing section, "Very faint stencilled lettering".