2QT Collapsible Canteen / Bladder Nylon Cover (1960)

Wednesday September 18th, 2019 admin Canteen & Bladder, The Vietnam War 3,005 views

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Cover, Nylon, For Collapsible Canteen

FSN: 8465-889-3769

Assign Date: Unknown

1945 dated canvas cover and 1960 dated nylon cover
Compare two versions of 2qt bladder carrier: 1960 and 1965
Australian AATTV advisor Lt. John Scales and MACV advisor Captain James Garvey conduct weapons training at the Vietnamese Ranger Center at Duc My. Captain Garvey carries a 1st pattern collapsible 2-quart canteen and wears an Australian style slouch hat. Photo taken: December 1965. Source: VietnamGear.com