WWII US Army Paratrooper canteen -
The United States armed forces started the development of airborne troops in 1941. This new way of fighting
brought about challenges to meet the needs of the soldiers under airborne conditions. Uniforms and equipment
had to be created to meet the needs of the paratrooper.
The regular canteen was not changed for the paratroopers. However, the canvis carrier had to be modified to better whitstand
the rigors of jumping off aircrafts.
The item featured on this page is a US paratrooper canteen. Complete with the canvis carrier. The canteen has an early metal cap
with a chain that anchored it.
aluminum body. The carrier is of Khaki color. The back has been reinforced with extra canvis straps. Two snaps secure the
container in the closed position. A wire hook allows the canteen to be attached to the utility belt or backpack.
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One of the characteristics of the paratrooper canteen is the back of the carrier. It is reinforced by a single
strap in the upper and lower sections. This featured allowed the equipment to survive the forces of jumping from
the aircraft and landing in the ground.
The same basic canteen
was employed during the war. However there were variations such as the
black enamel canteen .
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
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the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
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the collectible.
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