{"product_id":"wwii-canadian-canteen-with-skeleton-carrier-dated-1940","title":"WWII Canadian Canteen with Skeleton Carrier | Dated 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II Canadian regulation canteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a strong and complete example, finished in olive drab enamel and retaining its original wool cover and cork stopper. The canteen presents in good overall condition, with honest service wear consistent with wartime field use. The enamel body remains solid, and the wool covering adds both visual character and period authenticity, making this a highly displayable piece of Commonwealth field gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian forces serving during the early years of the Second World War were issued these regulation water bottles as essential field equipment. The included webbing carrier is the desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“skeleton” type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it firmly within the early war production period. Skeleton carriers were widely used by Canadian troops and are recognizable by their open web design, intended to secure the canteen while reducing excess material and weight. Early dated examples are particularly attractive to collectors assembling 1940 pattern equipment sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Canadian canteen sets with matching period carriers are increasingly difficult to locate, especially examples retaining original wool covers and cork stoppers. This 1940-dated skeleton carrier ensemble offers both historical integrity and strong display appeal, making it an excellent addition to any advanced WWII Canadian or Commonwealth militaria collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eINTERNAL USE:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43631789604938,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/WWII-Canadian-Canteen-with-Skeleton-Carrier-Dated-1940.jpg?v=1779887184","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/wwii-canadian-canteen-with-skeleton-carrier-dated-1940","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}