Original Japanese WWII Type 95 Hand-Distributed Supply Canister by Japan Special Steel - Water Can French Ordnance These telephones were locally powered

These telephones were locally powered by a battery (this mode of operation was called “OB” or “Ortsbatterie Betreib”)

which is the Truppenfarbe (troop colors) for the Gendarmerie (Rural Police)

The badge was created on May 21

The first model was not built until 1919

It has an interesting repurposed crossguard

Original Japanese WWII Type 95 Hand-Distributed Supply Canister by Japan Special Steel - Water Can French Ordnance These telephones were locally poweredOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting piece of Japanese field gear, a water canister, possibly meant for attachment to a unit or vehicle. There is a data plate at the bottom which identifies it as a Type 95 Hand Distributed Supply Canister, although we arent sure how well this translated. The serial number is No. 1043 with a possible date after that. The canister measures roughly 19 tall and was likely issued with a cap which