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03-24-2023 03:33 PM
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Interesting, I never saw this variant.
I would like to see some more proof before I would call this a specifically TAP cover though; it might be just a later variant that addresses the issue of the loops being too small to go over belt buckles?
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Hello gentlemen,
As a general rule, equipment with US-type metal hooks was reserved for Taps. The other branches of the French army were equipped with leather kit (belt, shoulder straps, cartridge belts, etc.) according to the old principle dear to the French army: "We don't throw away anything that can still be used".
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
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earlymb
Interesting, I never saw this variant.
I would like to see some more proof before I would call this a specifically TAP cover though; it might be just a later variant that addresses the issue of the loops being too small to go over belt buckles?
Hi earlymb.
Thank you for the comment. I am relatively new to this field of collecting, but I base my thoughts on research from French collecting forums. You do bring up a good point and maybe these were used by other troops too and I agree about the belt loops being very small on the mle 51.
Kind regards,
Will.
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Carfin LEWYS
Hello gentlemen,
As a general rule, equipment with US-type metal hooks was reserved for Taps. The other branches of the French army were equipped with leather kit (belt, shoulder straps, cartridge belts, etc.) according to the old principle dear to the French army: "We don't throw away anything that can still be used".
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
Hello Carfin.
Thank you for the information and I really like the old saying of the French army.
Kind regards,
Will.
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Hello gentlemen,
The canteen cover with the two loops, is for the troops equipped with the leather belt. The canreen cover withe the US style hooks & the lizard jacket goes together. Now you must find a lizard cap (casquette bigeard) & all the equipment for the TAPs.
If you need some help, you can PM me.
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
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Just to be clear, is this a late model cover for the M51 canteen (with the cork) or a first type cover for the M52 canteen (with the large screw cap)?
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earlymb
Just to be clear, is this a late model cover for the M51 canteen (with the cork) or a first type cover for the M52 canteen (with the large screw cap)?
I believe this cover is for the m52 screw cap canteen.
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Carfin LEWYS
Hello gentlemen,
The canteen cover with the two loops, is for the troops equipped with the leather belt. The canreen cover withe the US style hooks & the lizard jacket goes together. Now you must find a lizard cap (casquette bigeard) & all the equipment for the TAPs.
If you need some help, you can PM me.
Best regards from Alsace , France.
Carfin.
Thank you again Carfin. I really appreciate your offer for help and I will be in touch.
Kind regards,
Will.
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Ok, that makes sense. M52 covers all have the M1910 hooks. The early haves have 2 male snaps, the later ones 4.
The cover with the loops you show in post # 1 is for the M51 canteen. It is the rare early type, with LTD snaps; the standard model has press snaps, like the M52 cover.
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