Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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Here is a sampling of Trench Art canteens from the Spanish American War era to WW2.
The central canteen is from the Spanish American War era. It has a canvas cover that has been decorated with a central patriotic shield design. The artwork has been added to both sides of the canteen.
Upper left is a US WW1 aluminum canteen that has been engraved with oak leaves and branches on one side and a piece of fruit on the other.
Upper right is a WW2 captured Japanese canteen that has ben engraved with a local "Luzon" scene on one side and a presentation on the back.
All three represent soldier or artist handiwork in turning WAR REFUSE into decorative souvenirs of service.
Reproduction of these images in any form is prohibited.
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Nice grouping!
Thanks for looking and commenting chris!
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Thanks again bellin! I appreciate you looking at my postings.
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Thanks buss, vetraio and walks.
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Thanks petey! I am a huge collector of trench art from many eras.
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I love these there so awesome!!!
Thats cool that the WWI canteen has a threaded cap too
Looks like the spanish civil war one would of had a strap on it
The threaded cap became a standard for US canteens around WW1 (and continues today).
I find it interesting that SOME WW2 Japanese canteens still have a cork seal (like the one pictured).
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The painted canteen is US and from the Spanish AMERICAN War era-- 1898.
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Thanks tom and toolate.
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Thanks for looking musik!
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Thanks bucket and nice.
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