Original WWII Japanese Officer’s Canteen with Cover, Cup, and Strap. Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets The vital oiling system was

The vital oiling system was very susceptible to allowing dust and debris to get into the action system

and the original stock cartouches worn completely away from cleaning

The rest of the metalwork shows a lovely worn gray patina

American held Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine at Remagen

Original WWII Japanese Officer’s Canteen with Cover, Cup, and Strap. Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets The vital oiling system wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of an Original WWII Japanese Officers Private Purchase Canteen. This was recently acquired by IMA from a lot of Japanese souvenirs which were sent home by an American GI as war trophies from the South Pacific. These private purchase canteens were used by officers of all branches of the Japanese Armed Forces during WWII. It features an aluminum body with a removable small drinking cup which