My collection consists of your average m1910 canteens, m1917 mounted, m1941 airborne, unit marked ww1 canteens, etc. Exact copy of the m1910 canteen cover issued by the us army. New listing wwii ww2 folding m1910 canteen cup for cover pouch us army original. The secret underground city near bath built in case of. This excellent hardbound 296 page book covers the complete history and illustrates 99% of all the collar discs used by the us army from 1907 to date. Churches have played a major role in new mexicos culture and history since the earliest days of its colonization. It was selfcontained and hung on the back of the belt. Well, on december 25, 1941, just 18 days after pearl harbor, the women of north platte realized that many troop trains were stopping through their nebraska town crossing over to the pacific side of the u. Jul 04, 2012 history of the military canteen classic reprint reade, philip on.
List of books and articles about new mexico history online. Us wwii canteen with cup reproduction wwii era canteen. Discover the best history of new mexico books, presenting facts and stories of its communities and people. The book is based on research by monaldi and sorti, who researched information from 17thcentury manuscripts and published works concerning. The haversack, mess kit pouch, pack tail and etool cover are undated. History of the military canteen, contributor names reade, philip hildreth, 18441919.
Us canteen cover variations question craig pickrall field. Hey gang, i did a search in this section, but i couldnt find any info on how to clean the outside of an aluminum canteen. Instead of a bag, the body of the haversack consisted of a bottom flap with a strip of webbing up the center, stitched to form a series of loops. The us wwii canteen with cup is a reproduction of the original usgi canteen that issued in the millions during world war ii. Usmc canteens and covers through the history youtube. The m1910 canteen, cup, and cover was a drastic new design. Feb 03, 2009 3 responses to diary of a wwi canteen worker charles a. I am a manito, a genizaro, a coyote, a spanish american with deep roots in new mexico with both native american and european ancestors. It has web shoulders straps that attached to the cartridge or pistol belt by metal spring clips. As i traced my ancestors, i also learned about the places where they settled including. History of the military canteen, library of congress.
Through canteen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and if theyve been diagnosed themselves, we. What started as a good cause has become a big problem. But the very first primitive canteens were made from just about anything that would hold water. It is stillquite solid and not rusted through in any places. The canteen cover was stenciled with a b for battery b, crossed cannons for an artillery unit, 53 for the 53rd artillery regiment and c. For thousands of years various cultures have filtered into new mexico, and each has adapted to the land. New listing wwii ww2 original m1910 canteen for cover belt pouch us army. Wwii black porcelain enamel coated canteens 1942 era collectors weekly military porcelain enamel canteen. Choose from handmade gifts, distinctive spanish and native american arts and crafts, tasty new mexican foods, turquoise and silver jewelry, unique southwesternstyle home decor products, books about new mexico, bath products, ristras, wreaths and other chile products, candles and so much more. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 photographs by daniel nadelbach, historic new mexico churches tells the story of new mexico through its churches. The body of the canteen was created by welding together two halves along the outer edge. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
A book of big questions, and big answers yuval noah harari, bestselling author of sapiens. The m 1910 haversack was made of olive drab canvas. The north platte canteen lincoln county historical museum. Army navy sales offers genuineissue military apparel from all major branches of the us armed forces, as well as camping and hiking gear, workwear, and militarythemed gifts and vintage american heritage products. I will share with you that i am researching a book on field mess equipment and probably know more of the history of this canteen type than anyone else. The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the civil war period. Military historical society of minnesota world war i. Michael redgrave actor by ricahrd findlater and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Usgi m1910 aluminum canteen 1950s dated keep shooting. Us wwii m1910 canteen cover, khaki, made in usa atf. Cover is marked 1944 british made on inside of left ear.
Why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe. A late 19th century mescalero apache woven reed water canteen. In an unprecedented display of kindness, generosity, and hospitality, nebraskans banded together during a difficult time to provide comfort for those who risked their. After world war ii, automatic canteen stocked the machines with cigarettes, among other items. From psychology to history, these books will give you context on the coronavirus outbreak. The m1910 canteen cup was part of the set of components that made up the m1910 aluminum one quart canteen ensemble. The history of this nebraska town will warm your heart nebraskans have a lot to be proud of, but there are few things as poignant as what happened in north platte during wwii. It was patented in 1917 and 1919 as seen in the pictures. Originally published in 1992 and available now only from unm press, an illustrated history of new mexico combines more than two hundred photographs and a concise history to create an engaging, panoramic view of new mexicos fascinating past. Hey guys,today, i thought id share with you all my extensive u. These slim and trim water bottles had a certain elegance, and when the squat and chubby m1910 canteen was presented to the troops, it was scoffed at by oldline soldiers and dismissed with a snort.
It brought people from 125 different communities together to serve 6 million troops during world war ii. A must for the ww1, ww2 and post ww2 insignia and uniform collector. The miracle of the north platte canteen and millions of other books are available for instant access. M1910 canteen is made of aluminum and dented in places. A prison commissary or canteen is a store within a correctional facility, from which inmates may purchase products such as hygiene items, snacks, writing instruments, etc. The canteen cup has the same crosssection shape as the canteen body, but is a little larger so the canteen can nest into the cup. Raised on the music of chuck berry, fats domino and elvis presley, he began songwriting during his teenage years while performing at smoky bars and coffee shops in downtown santa fe. New mexico is also bordered by oklahoma ne, texas e, s, and mexico s.
M1910 canteen is made of aluminum and slightly dented. Local history books on new mexico arcadia publishing. I am getting ready to buy a rather large collection of us canteens that are complete with cups and covers. A hook mechanism is attached to the back of the pouch so it can be secured to the utility belt. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out. The cs gardner canteen comes from the maker with water in the canteen and we continue to keep water in the canteen in the shop showing that the canteen does not leak when it leaves the shop. M1910 stainless steel canteen cup marked arrowbklyn n. The size 1 liter helpsplace it as early to mid war.
With the introduction of larger rucksacks see complementary equipment in lieu of. The north platte canteen was a volunteer effort in epic proportions. Each canteen is in a used condition, meaning that it has seen action in either europe or the pacific theater of war. Discover librarianselected research resources on new mexico history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past. Ww2 canteen cup was developed as part of the original m1910 canteen set consisting of the canteen itself, cup, and cloth cover. The stage door canteen there were three major ones. Hi, im heading to new mexico for a two week vacation in october.
At its northwestern corner are the socalled four corners, where colorado, new mexico, arizona, and utah meet at right angles. But the cavalryman already it has included canteen, with its own cup. The canteen cover has two snaps used to secure the container in place. The weight of the lanz canteen is about six 6 ounces in excess of the u. Ww1 pre ww2 british the kings grace 1910 1935 book. The story of the north platte, nebraska canteen is. The grace brubaker room in the new market area library contains a wealth of knowledge for those interested in researching new market area history or genealogy of area families. Here are 5 books to read if you want to better understand.
The new mexico book coop wanted to honor the 100 best books as part of the upcoming new mexico centennial. But north plattes amazing canteen spirit was actually born in 1918, during world war i, and it lives on yet today. What you purchased was a book related to the stage door canteen in san francisco. Some are wwi, some are wwii, and i think a couple might be post war. This is the wwii version, which is slightly larger than those made during wwi meaning its easier to get the canteen and cup in and out of them. Evolution of the m1910 canteen from 1910 though 1918 the alluminum canteen went through several changes. The canteen has a tapered ovoid form with a short neck and narrow rounded base. It still retains a portion of its distinctive gray camoflauge, but lacks its cloth or felt cover. Late 19th century mescalero apache woven reed water canteen. The son of greekamerican restaurateurs, alex maryol grew up in santa fe surrounded by a lively artistic and cultural landscape. Carrying water to hunt and to battle us patriot tactical blog. World war onetwo canteen and mess kit collection which has taken about eight years to build. New mexico history through genealogy luceritos music.
About the new milford historical society and museum. Shop arcadia publishing book offers for the best price. A mysterious australian military water bottle and pannikin. It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fastening it to a belt, and may be covered with a cloth bag and padding to protect the bottle and insulate the contents. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The history of the usgi canteen has changed very little from 1910 till the replacement of the m1910 in the early 1990s. The canteen cup capacity is about three cups 24 oz.
All of our canteens are stamped mirro, us, and a 1950s date. There is nothing in the correspondence, in the files of the office of the quartermaster general, that mentions anything about changing the angle of. January 6, 2012 marks the centennial for the state of new mexico. Make sure you check the canteen during the winter months. The canteen cup nests and locks into place with the canteen for easy storage and transport. The usgi m1910 canteen is an authentic us army issued canteen that was produced from 1910 until the 1990s. While i did find a very detailed three page thread on how to clean the inside of the canteen, i dont think anyone mentioned how to clean, shine, or polish the outside. Wwii m1910 aluminum canteen 1945 dated army navy sales. A brief history of the us military model m1910 canteen bobhudsonvideo. This fascinating study backed by beautiful surviving specimens, is a valuable reference to both collector and reenactor alike.
Wwii black porcelain enamel coated canteens 1942 era. History of the military canteen by philip reade, 1901, printed by. Placement of the etool and cover was generally the same as for the canteen, taking its place on the pistol belt on the other side of the field pack or on the field packs side attachment points. History of cafeteria foods schools first began providing food for children because so many were undernourished and farmers had extra crops to sell. You are bidding on a nice earlymid war ww1 french canteen, a m. A brief history of the us military model m1910 canteen.
Ww12 canteen and mess kit collection posted in displays. Usmc canteens and covers through the early 20th century. The canteen is displayed on an acrylic round open pedestal with round wood base having a brass identification tag. Once upon a town is the true story of the north platte canteen. Co 1942 ww1 m1910 canteen cup, unit marked a 318 also it is has been scribed by a former owner of his travels during ww1.
While the handle design of the cup has changed, little else is different in 2010, after a century of service. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in history or relics. Wwii us army canteen with cover this section displays the standard canteen issued to the u. The cavalry model canteen is of larger capacity than the one designated for the equipment and transportation of foot soldiers. The screwtop cap has a domed, smooth top, with knurling on the sides, and is attached to the neck of the canteen via a chain. Brought to you by the lincoln county historical museum, this online museum exhibit highlights this effort. Canteens are described and illustrated on a separate web page, as are canteen cups and both mounted and dismounted covers. Gourds were often hollowed out and used to hold water. History of the military canteen 1901 edition open library. Due to covid19 we have reduced hours and reduced staff. Unfollow us canteen army to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. M1910 canteen m1910 canteen cup m1910 canteen cover m1910 field pack m1910 pack tail m1910 shovel and cover reproduction the trunk also includes posters, newspapers and illustrations of uniforms of the wwi era, as well as a field pack layout. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website.
It has a folding handle and nests with the water bottle, in the same fashion of the us m1910 canteen and cup of the same era or the modern canteens and cups in use today by australia, the us, uk and many other nations armed forces. Army infantry equipment board introduced a completely new set of field equipment. Wwii ww2 wwi m1910 canteen cover for canteen, pouch us. These are the exact canteens the gis used during the heart of the war. We help young people cope with cancer in their family.
The 5 books that bill gates says that you should read over the holiday. Bonfils, husband of winifred black aka annie laurie yesteryear once more says. This is the long awaited, third edition of mike odonnells canteen book. The bayonet is dated 19 and the scabbard is dated 1912. Used cond no refunds that means no refunds 233483493927. A canteen is a drinking water bottle designed to be used by hikers, campers, soldiers and workers in the field. Ww1 ww2 helicopters 19101960 history of the world wars reference book. The hollywood canteen was founded in 1942 by both bette davis and john garfield for servicemen during world war ii. List of books and articles about new mexico history. The major criteria for nomination was that the books must have either been written about new mexico, by a new mexican author, or published by a new mexico company. Aluminum m1910 style us canteen has a 1 quart capacity. E2991 rare and historic section of aircraft from a crashed and marooned us aircraft that went down in mexico in 1919.
The changes included a new one quart 946cc canteen, made of aluminum, to be issued with a nesting cup and canvas duck cover. This textbook for the middleschool reader is an engaging and balanced account of new mexico from earliest times to the present. Diary of a wwi canteen worker yesteryear once more. All cups are offered in good serviceable condition with ww2 date and manufactures marks. Instead of a bag, the body of the haversack consisted of a bottom flap with a strip of webbing up the center stitched to form a series of loops. The screwtop cap has a domed, smooth top, with knurling on the sides, and is attached to the neck of the canteen. The first aid pouch is dated 1911 as is the mess kit, knife, fork and spoon. With such a rich cultural blend, what are books would you recommend that would give someone a deeper understanding of the past and. Presented is a comprehensive introduction to geographic features as well as social, economic, and political events that have shaped the states development. The orginal canteen was of one piece construction, often called the spun canteen because it was manufactured using an elaborate process where the canteen was spun on a lathe. It has web shoulders straps that attacked to the cartridge or pistol belt by metal spring clips.