This is a World War II Japanese Type 94 2nd model canteen and carrier. This is a veteran bring back from the Pacific theater. The aluminum flask style canteen has the original khaki paint, stopper and web strap harness with metal buckles. This is a second model Type 94 as denoted by the cloth retaining strap for the stopper. The canteen shows signs of obvious use, having a loss of paint and small dents in a couple of spots. The back and bottom of the canteen is where the majority of the paint loss occurred. That stands to reason, as the back of the canteen would have been rubbing against the soldiers body. The olive colored web strap harness is in well used but solid condition. There is just a small amount of fraying on the edge of the strap. The usual soiling is present over the entire strap. On one side of the carrier is either brown paint or primer. With a good cleaning this web carrier would look fantastic. The strap has one adjustable metal buckle and one used to connect the strap to the carrier. A very legible arsenal stamp if on the bottom of the canteen. This is a good example of a WWII Japanese canteen from the Pacific theater and will compliment any collection!

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