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MODEL 1917 MOUNTED CANTEEN COVER AND STRAP
MARKED AND DATED JQMD 1935 AND RIA 1935 VERY NICE
COMPLETE SPECIMEN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION: This
is an excellent example of the Model 1917 Mounted
Canteen for which the cover was manufactured at the
Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot and the suspension
strap was made at Rock Island Arsenal both dated
1935.
The cover bears a light, but legible US on the front
of the cover. The reverse of the cover is stenciled
J.Q.M.D. and dated 1935. The tip of the leather
carrying strap is stamped with R.I.A. and 1935 an
interesting feature as this arsenal stamp indicates that
JQMD and Rock Island were acting in concert on this late
production effort. Not only do these stamps make for a
nice matching set, but they are also proof of how late
into the 20TH Century this model of canteen
was being made to supply the remaining horse cavalry
units. These covers and straps bearing these late dates
must have been made in limited numbers as they are not
common this is only the second example bearing this
date that I have seen.
The cover shows virtually no evidence of having been
used in the field. There is none of the wear or damage
to the cover that is normally seen, the webbing is
bright and clean, and the felt interior lining is
complete with no wear or mothing. All of the seams are
intact and the canvas is still strong. The lift the dot
snaps are both complete, function well and show no signs
of tearing around the snaps as is often the case. In
addition to the J.Q.M.D., the cover is also stenciled
with H 8642, likely a unit inventory control number.
The same format of this unit applied number was noted on
the waist band of a pair of Pattern 1926 Trousers,
suggesting that the format for marking individual
equipment had changed after World War One.
The original leather suspension strap, full length and
complete with all the hardware, is in like new
condition, retaining a smooth surface to the leather
with no crazing or flaking and is still very supple with
a bright russet color.
The canteen retains its form, all the seams are intact,
there are no unsightly dents, and the cap is intact with
the original retention chain. The cup is in full form
with no signs of damage or wear, and the handle
functions properly.
Overall an exceptional set, this
Model 1917 Mounted Canteen would be difficult to improve
upon and it has the added value of the matching dates on
the Quartermaster Depot and Arsenal stamps. (0427)
$175
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