HI , Could anyone inform me of the markings on the bottom of this WW2 Japanese water canteen, I have no idea of the date or the manufacturer, would be real grateful of any advise . Thanks .
WW2 Japanese Canteen markings.
HI , Could anyone inform me of the markings on the bottom of this WW2 Japanese water canteen, I have no idea of the date or the manufacturer, would be real grateful of any advise . Thanks .
You have it upside down but it's Nippon Aluminum and the date is I believe 2601 which I think is 1941.I'm bad at this form of Japanese calender years so maybe Guy will swing by and help you out.
Bill
"Only a pimp in a Louisiana whore house carries a pearl handled revolver"
- General George Smith Patton Jr.
Yup, Bill is right.
二六〇一
2601
2601 years after the foundation of Japan by Emperor Jinmu:
Japanese imperial year - Wikipedia
— Guy
Hiya Bill & Guy , I really am so grateful to you both ~ THANKS !!! I did'nt even know which way up to photograph it , that's another manufacturer you have taught me , I have been reading up on the Samurai etc with fascination so shall enjoy reading about Emperor Jinmu ( the name rings a bell somewhere in the dark recesses of my head ) Keep Well Both of You . Bern
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