This genuine World War II Canadian regulation canteen is a strong and complete example, finished in olive drab enamel and retaining its original wool cover and cork stopper. The canteen presents in good overall condition, with honest service wear consistent with wartime field use. The enamel body remains solid, and the wool covering adds both visual character and period authenticity, making this a highly displayable piece of Commonwealth field gear.

Canadian forces serving during the early years of the Second World War were issued these regulation water bottles as essential field equipment. The included webbing carrier is the desirable “skeleton” type, dated 1940, placing it firmly within the early war production period. Skeleton carriers were widely used by Canadian troops and are recognizable by their open web design, intended to secure the canteen while reducing excess material and weight. Early dated examples are particularly attractive to collectors assembling 1940 pattern equipment sets.

Complete Canadian canteen sets with matching period carriers are increasingly difficult to locate, especially examples retaining original wool covers and cork stoppers. This 1940-dated skeleton carrier ensemble offers both historical integrity and strong display appeal, making it an excellent addition to any advanced WWII Canadian or Commonwealth militaria collection.

 

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