Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover with Water Bottle Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The stock is of the

The stock is of the banister rail type

Interior of cap in a blue/grey rayon style material

The case hardened lock bears no markings other than a stylized "crown"

This is a fantastic early war quality

human nature being what it was

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover with Water Bottle Flintlock Muskets and Rifles The stock is of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Originally designed for use by cavalry troops, this cover has become closely associated with Airborne troops. However, it was actually designed for Cavalry it's official name in the US Army quartermaster catalog is "Cover, Canteen, M1941, Mounted". The covers is essentially the same as the M1910, except that the wire hook used to attach it to pistol and cartridge belts is re inforced with 5 8" webbing at the top and