WW2 Original US Army 1942 Canteen with Canvas Khaki Carrier By J.W. Johnson Co.
SKU: US ARMY CANTEEN W CANVAS KHAKI CARRIER BY JW JOHNSON CO
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: J.W. Johnson Co
Year Manufactured: 1943
Model: M43
Serial Number: N/A
Markings: U.S. J.W.JOHNSON CO. 1943
Material: Aluminum, Bakelite, Canvas, khaki
Size: Canteen Measures
Condition: Mint
Price: $75.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: 40
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an original WWII U.S. Army M1910 aluminum canteen set, complete with its khaki canvas carrier manufactured by J.W. Johnson Co., a known wartime contractor. Issued as part of the standard field gear to soldiers across all branches of the U.S. military, the M1910 canteen was an essential item for hydration in combat and training environments.
Features:
- Canteen:
Constructed of seamless aluminum, the canteen retains its original wartime finish. Most examples from this period feature a screw-on aluminum cap attached by a chain to prevent loss in the field. The bottom is typically stamped with the manufacturer’s name and date of production. - Carrier:
The canteen is housed in a khaki-colored canvas carrier marked J.W. Johnson Co., a verified U.S. government supplier during the war. The carrier is designed with a flap secured by “Lift-the-Dot” snaps and includes a belt hook for attachment to the M1936 or M1928 equipment belts. - Interior Lining:
The carrier is lined with wool felt padding, designed to insulate and help keep the canteen's contents cool when soaked with water. - Compatibility:
This setup is fully compatible with the M1910 canteen cup and M1910/M1942 mess kits, often carried together in the field by infantrymen.
Historical Significance:
The M1910-style canteen and its carrier remained in widespread use throughout World War II and beyond. Items produced by smaller contractors like J.W. Johnson Co. are less commonly encountered today, making them desirable among collectors of original WWII U.S. field gear. These canteens saw use in theaters across Europe, the Pacific, and North Africa, carried by soldiers from Normandy to Okinawa.
This example stands as a testament to the rugged and utilitarian gear that supported the American soldier during the largest global conflict of the 20th century.
