July Military Auction
Lot 26633:
Description
This group of United States Army field gear includes equipment dating from the early 20th century through the Vietnam War. The collection features a pair of World War II M1942 pattern aluminum canteens. One base is stamped U.S. B.P. & F. CO 1943 and the other is stamped U.S. L.P. Co. 1942. Also included is a pair of olive drab plastic one-quart canteens with embossed water usage instructions. The lot contains a trio of canvas canteen covers in olive drab shades #3 and #7, with one cover bearing a Shane Mfg. Co. 1943 manufacturer mark. The collection includes an assortment of M1942 aluminum mess kits, characterized by folding handles with U.S. stamps and two-compartment lids. One mess kit exhibits a darker finish compared to the others. A green nylon mesh mosquito head net with a clear viewing visor, typical of Vietnam War era equipment, is present. A tan canvas equipment pouch stamped L.A. 1909 features a wire belt hanger. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB284
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