Original U.S. WWII Cavalry / Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover Dated 1942 With Canteen & Cup Set Bren LMG or Medical Battalion 5

or Medical Battalion 5

indicating that it was made by MOUNTCASTLE PTY

The need was driven by the desire of Army and Admiralty for more marksmanship training for soldiers and sailors

but to find a complete 3-blade set with the hub-assembly cover for display is truly extraordinary

Two days later the attack to expand the bridgehead in the First Division sector began

Original U.S. WWII Cavalry / Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover Dated 1942 With Canteen & Cup Set Bren LMG or Medical Battalion 5Original Item: Only One Available. During WWI, some slight modifications were made to the canteen cover, the color changed slightly to a more drab appearance and, perhaps most notably, the eagle snap fasteners were changed to lift the dot fasteners. In addition, a mounted version of the cover was introduced with a russet leather strap secured by loops on the side and bottom of the cover that was attached to the saddle by a spring clip at the top. In