Mystery canteen?

[Jareth]

Can anyone pease hep identify this canteen? Thanks

[Jerry B]

Looks more like wwi German or perhaps eastern European than allied

[dimmuborgir95]

A bit like a KNIL canteen

https://museummiliterku.blogspot.ru/...-veldfles.html

[Jerry B]

A bit like a KNIL canteen

https://museummiliterku.blogspot.ru/...-veldfles.html

Spot on, well done.

[emileverbunt]

KNIL canteen (veldfles) with it's lower strap replaced. Cord in the cork is replacement too.

Nice.
cheers,
Emile

[Jareth]

Thanks guys! I had hoped it was Dutch KNIL. The bottom replacement strap looks identical to late war Japanese navy canteen shoulder strap/buckle. Ideally I'm looking to buy a better condition complete KNIL canteen if anyone knows one for sale? I own two Japanese modified Dutch bayonets, a Japanese modified Klewang sword & a KNIL helmet. Here's my helmet.

[emileverbunt]

Hi Jarteth,

You have a US made KNIL helmet! Top quality! It was made by MILSCO in Milwaukee in 1941.

It might be marked with 2 in the rear. This means a larger size.

Nice !

Cheers,
Emile

[Gunny Hartmann]

Hi Jarteth,

You have a US made KNIL helmet! Top quality! It was made by MILSCO in Milwaukee in 1941.

It might be marked with 2 in the rear. This means a larger size.

Nice !

Cheers,
Emile

Great information there Emile, i never knew the US produced lid for the Dutch!...

[Gimmie]

Great information there Emile, i never knew the US produced lid for the Dutch!...

Its true. Because of the occupation of the Netherlands, Milsco was tasked with supplying new helmets to the KNIL.

Regards,
Bas