Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition on an experimental basis

on an experimental basis

Filthy from years of storage these need a good clean but are wonderful Badges from a renowned infantry regiment that saw masses of action in British Military History

but could be replaced in seconds by an experienced gunner

That number is the size of the helmet in centimeters as measured around the inside dome at the level of the three split-pin holes

again gave up the lost territory of 1939/40 but did manage to retain it's independence unlike so much of Eastern Europe

Original British WWII Dated Vickers MMG Water Can - Gasoline Petrol 2 Gallon Ammunition on an experimental basisOriginal Item: At the outbreak of WW2 Britain was again sorrowfully unprepared and all types of items were "pressed" into service. One of the best known was the 2 Gallon Petrol Gasoline Can, taken for use as the water can to accompany the Vickers Machine Gun, unlike the quite used "commercial" can that bear petrol company brand names embossed into the sides, these cans were made specifically for the British war department. All are embossed on the