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Rare WWI US Army M1910 Canteen Set LF&C 1918 Cover Brauer Bros 8-18 Infantry Disc Pouch
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region of Origin: United States
• Featured Refinements: WWI Canteen Set
• Manufacturer (Canteen): Landers, Frary & Clark (LF&C)
• Manufacturer (Cover): Brauer Bros. Mfg. Co.
**Original WWI U.S. Army M-1910 Aluminum Canteen Set — Fully 1918 Dated Matching Group**
Up for sale/sale is a highly unique, 100% authentic piece of American Great War history. This is a beautifully matching, fully 1918-dated U.S. Military M-1910 Field Canteen and Canvas Cover grouping. It features distinct, matching manufacturer markings on both components and a wonderful period-personalized infantry insignia.
**Key Highlights & Historical Identifiers:**
* **1918 Stamped Canteen:** The reverse side of the aluminum canteen body bears a sharp, crisp strike reading: "U.S. L.F.&C. 1918", produced by the renowned wartime contractor Landers, Frary & Clark.
* **Dated Brauer Bros. Cover:** The interior flap of the insulated khaki canvas cover retains its original, remarkably legible black ink stamp: "BRAUER BROS. MFG. CO. 8-18", indicating production in August of 1918.
* **Infantry Collar Disc Insignia:** Pinned squarely to the front center of the canvas pouch is an authentic, original WWI U.S. Army Enlisted Infantry Crossed Rifles collar disc. This is a classic example of a soldier's personalized field gear.
* **Period-Correct Metal Cap:** Features the standard early-pattern ribbed aluminum flat-top screw cap and its original flat-link metal collar retention chain assembly.
Condition Details (Please Review Photos):**
* **Canvas Cover:** Displays a phenomenal, authentic field-aged tan/khaki patina with expected honest storage dirt, fading, and light fraying around stress points. The internal insulation layer is fully intact. Note: One front snap post has pulled through the fabric on the wearer's left side (visible in photos), but the right closure holds perfectly and the Lift-the-Dot base assembly is completely sound.
* **Rear Hook:** The reverse side retains its original M-1910 heavy wire belt hanger hook. The wire is structurally strong with expected age-toning, and the canvas web stitching securing it remains tight and unfrayed.
* **Canteen Bottle:** The aluminum body exhibits an honest field patina, including light surface oxidation, minor scuffs, an old inventory tag adhesive residue patch on the lower front face, and a few shallow, cosmetic operational dings along the upper shoulders that do not compromise the structure. Cap threads smoothly and tightly.
It looks exactly like a soldier or sailor hand-carved a warship, troop transport, or navy vessel onto their gear to pass the time during the war.
This is a premium-tier, historically coherent veteran artifact that makes a superb centerpiece for any WWI display case, historical archive, or advanced U.S. military collection!
**Shipping & Handling:**
Ships securely wrapped and padded in a sturdy box via trackable mail to preserve its historical condition.
Same day shipping.
