Field Gear Canteens, Mess Gear, First Aid Pouches, Compass Pouch |
Left: Canteen, M-1910 with Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910 (note aluminum cap); Center and Right: Canteen, M-1942 with Cover, Canteen, Dismounted, M-1910. Although hard to see in this photo, the right hand canteen cover is in the later war green instead of the earlier khaki. |
The same canteens pictured above with covers removed, and cups removed and opened. The two cups on the left are the Cup, M-1910 characterized by their aluminum construction and rolled rim. The cup on the right is the Cup, M-1942 which is made of stainless steel with a straight rim. The left canteen is the M-1910 aluminum canteen, while the two on the right are the M-1942 stainless steel version. The covers are described above. |
Pouch, First Aid Packet, M-1942. Shown are several variations. The top left pouch is open with the standard battle dressing and an example of the sulfa powder packet showing. The M-1910 and M-1924 were also used. Note the bottom pouch is the later war green color. |
The compass pouch shown in both closed and open positions. The compass would also fit in a first aid pouch. |
