Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns It does however look to

It does however look to have been repainted during the war

The case is the standard plated brass

Aside from these small identifying characteristics

Check out the stopping power of this reproduction helmet in this cool video courtesy of Murphy's Muskets-

with the third missing about 50%

Original Japanese WWII Aluminum Canteen in Canvas Carrier with Model B Wood Stopper Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns It does however look toOriginal Item: This is a nice totally original USGI bring back Japanese WWII aluminum canteen with original "Model B" wood stopper. This type of stopper replaced the earlier metal and cork version, and was made of a soft wood plug with a hardwood top. These are rarer to see, especially in nice intact condition with all the harness. The canteen is arsenal and maker marked on the bottom under the strap, though there is no date that we can see. These