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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
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07-26-2012 02:54 AM
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Ha Ha!!! ......good one Joe, got your story sorted for customs?
"Anything to declare sir?" .................."well let me explain, I collect stuff and "..........
Dan
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Oops! I thought I posted the story behind the Kanister. My great aunt found in kanister in her house. She didn't know what to do with it, and didn't know that I am interested in militaria, so she gave it to the local library/ village museum. My aunt told me about it, so I visited the museum to try to bring the kanister home. Although the kan sits in a dusty, unappreciated corner of the museum, the head of the museum didn't want to let it go. So alas, no souvenir kanister for me.
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Bah, that's no good ..... relatives, it's all about timing!
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Indeed, Lady Luck was not playing ball that day. Shame. Another nice example though, and good that you at least have the connection.
Regards,
Carl
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
That's ok, gents! It would have been tough getting it home anyway.
I may end up with it anyway... the library/museum is REALLY small and under funded... and the man in charge said that if they ever need to raise a few dollars, he'll be sure to let me know!
I didn't finish the trip empty handed! I came home with an Italian WWII messkit and an Italian leather Carcano bandolier that is worn over the shoulder like a sash. My great aunt also promised to give me a military medal that belonged to my great-grandfather... I assume it's a WWI participation/ Victory medal.
I also got to visit an amazing military museum and I got to climb around some German-made coastal bunkers.
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Hi O.S.
Yes, your Brose example does still display some of the original paint, and if you look closely at the handle section, you can make out traces of the original orange/red base coat paint that was applied hot to prevent corrosion. As for still being watertight, that really is of no surprise. The standard to which these cans were manufactured was outstanding, and almost every example that I have ever owned (and that is plenty), has still smelt of fuel, and often had a few drops inside the neck too. The famous Third Reich period quality of workmanship is evident once again. A nice example, and thanks for adding it to this thread.
Cheers,
Carl
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08-04-2012, 10:32 AM
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Re: Kanisters of the Wehrmacht
Superb example Dan, that is one of the finest "X" patterns I have seen for a while. Love the traces of base coat on the handle section, and a nice shot of the inner neck, to display how the original air vents appear. AMBI-BUDD example again, but you probably knew that. Incidently, it was AMBI-BUDD's chief engineer who actually designed the "X" pattern too.
Cheers,
Carl
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