Canteen
- Object Name:
- Canteen
- Object ID:
- 1987.070.31
- Date:
- 1945-1962
- Description:
- Canteen, U.S. Army. Aluminum canteen fits into aluminum cup. Canteen and cup fit into dark olive green cotton canvas cover. Canteen (a) is molded aluminum, impressed "US / MIRRO 1962". Black plastic screw cap attached with chain. Cup (b) has hinged folding handle. Bottom impressed "U.S. / T.A.C.U. Co. / 1945". Cover (c) stamped "US" and "THERMO LINED"; "W" inscribed on back. Two snap closures. Rear of cover has belt hook.
- Material:
- Metal
Aluminum
Textile
Cotton
Plastic
Canvas - Provenance:
- Uniforms, equipment, and memorabilia belonging to Col. Frederick M. Wood of the New Hampshire National Guard's 197th Coast Artillery (AA), which served in the Pacific during World War II.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Frederick M. Wood
- People:
- Wood, Frederick M. (1912-2008)
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