Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier - Dated 1942 War of 1812 Gray gun with some original

Gray gun with some original case hardening color still remaining on many areas and a shiny crisp bore

as indicated by the label on the scabbard:

27 April 1898

Knife fits well in the scabbard

The reverse ricasso has a proof mark from one of the Kingdoms / States of Imperial Germany

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier - Dated 1942 War of 1812 Gray gun with some originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original USGI bring back Japanese WWII aluminum canteen with original early model cork stopper. The canteen is complete, and nicely marked and dated 1942. In addition, it appears the soldier painted his name on the front of the canteen. The canteen is arsenal marked with a paint stamp on the bottom next to a maker marking stamped into the metal, and is stamped with 17, for the 17th