Original Italian WWII Alpini Mountain Trooper 2 Liter Aluminum Canteen with Cap Sten Gun Paratroopers from the 327th escorting

Paratroopers from the 327th escorting black students into Little Rock Central High during the 1957 integration crisis

they were secured with a leather strap and buckle to the rear of the helmet so "one size fitted all"

[9] Elements of the 7th probed up toward Prény near the Moselle River

It is complete with the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs

Original Italian WWII Alpini Mountain Trooper 2 Liter Aluminum Canteen with Cap Sten Gun Paratroopers from the 327th escortingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a WWII Italian Mountain Trooper's oversize aluminum canteen, complete with the often missing cap. Additionally, these were issued in the North African campaign due to their large size. The Canteen and all metal fittings are aluminum, making this a very light canteen, and also very resistant to any type of corrosion in the field. The large size was great for mountain troops, as they were