Posted 8 years ago
fortapache
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This canteen is much larger than a the usual canteen. A US Army canteen is in photo 3 to show scale.
From what I saw on the net these are rather old. Patent dates on other models are from 1917 or 1919. This could be earlier or later.
Originally I thought this may be a canteen carried by a horse or mule. It would be a bit heavy for a human. Anyone carrying this much water would probably carry a few smaller canteens. This one would put too much pressure in one spot.
My new theory by me is that it would be for a car. Radiator leaks were common in early cars and they often carried water bags. Could aslo be for the passengers who may also have needed water.
Thank you very much Nicefice. Would be his canteen if Andre went hiking.
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