is this a war relic ?

[kradman]

i have seen this model still in use in 1950s but not sure when they first started to isue them

[Walkwolf]

Yes, likely 1950's-60's.........

[Wagriff]

Now...the Mystery. How the heck did a 50-60 year old Czech canteen end up in the attic of a Newfoundland Canada shed? lol

[Walkwolf]

Garage sale.........?

[brian smith]

Thanks to everyone who replied

[brian smith]

My Aunt told me my Grandfather got this from a Portuguese fisherman when the White Fleet was in St.John's Newfoundland sometime in the 1960's. This would explain how it came from Europe.

[Wagriff]

If a person could always trace an item's history like this, it would be a fascinating hobby,indeed! Think of how many times you've held an object in your hands and have no clue at all about where it's been or why or anything else about it! Stories like these are always interesting!