British Canteen with M-1903 Leather Carrier: WWII Issue Hand Select:No Original Item: Issued for use

Original Item: Issued for use in the D-Day invasion of Europe in 1944

Steel bowl with substantial leather liners and intricate chin strap assembly

Makes a wonderful display item

The second relates to the fact that some helmets do not appear to have been marked at all

Original Item: These are original British Mark IV steel helmets in the riot helmet configuration with heavy perpex face shield that is hinged in a visor style

British Canteen with M-1903 Leather Carrier: WWII Issue Hand Select:No Original Item: Issued for useOriginal Item: The great pressure for military supplies in early WWII prompted the British Army to issue standard Water Bottles in pattern 1903 skeletal leather carriers. Just discovered, a small supply of these rare leather carriers complete with WWII water bottle.