Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE U.S. Civil War 116th Infantry was assigned four

116th Infantry was assigned four sectors of the beach

displays handsomely especially when paired with the helmet

The stock is still proud over the front half of the lock plate

This is an excellent opportunity to pick up an EARLY and interesting example of a classic U

The chin strap is about 40% missing

Original U.S. WWII M-1943 Experimental Collapsible 2 QT Canteen - Cover and Bladder - RARE U.S. Civil War 116th Infantry was assigned fourOriginal Item: Only One Available. Experience in North Africa led the US Army to begin trials to update the field uniform. The resulting M 1943 experimental uniform saw many items adopted for service, including the M 43 field jacket and the classic M 43 double buckle combat boots. An interesting design that fell just short was the M 1943 2 Quart collapsible canteen, the forerunner of the bladder canteens of Vietnam. The M 43 was never fully