00.34.1.5.18a (Canteen)

00.34.1.5.18a (Canteen) image

Two parts. a. Canteen, aluminum construction; chained aluminum screw cap; pint size back stamped "U.S., ACA 1918, 6". b. Cup, issued with canteen; aluminum construction; rolled rim; hinged folding handle, sliding clip, base stamped, "U.S., L. F. & C Co., 1918:, c. Mess kit, U. S. Army World War I issue; metal shallow frying pan, hinged metal handle; handle stamped, U.S., R.I.A. Rock Island Arsenal)". d. Mess kit plate or lid, snaps on pan; shallow metal plate; D-ring on back. e. Canteen cover, U. S. Army World War I issue); cavalry style with loops for shoulder strap instead of belt hooks; heavy tan cotton canvas web material; felt interior; double snap fasteners at top; web loops on sides & bottom; front stamped, "U. S."; interior top flap stamped, "1917". Used with canteen & cup. f. haversack or kit bag, U. S. Army World War I issue; khaki cotton canvas material; large front flap opening; brass buckle & strap fastener, brass d-rings on back; flap stamped, "U.S."; three interior comparments; interior flap stamped, "H. L. E., HOSP.".