Original U.S. WWII US Marine Corps 3rd Type Cross Flap “Dog Ear” Canteen Cover With Canteen & Cup - Dated 1943 & 1944 French Ordnance Before the Normandy landings and

Before the Normandy landings and the beginning of the operations in Europe

Blade length is 34" with an overall length of 39 1/4"

This is small collection is best surmised by the signed type written note that accompanies it all:"Dear Ken

and is the typical medium-large size "high-front" holster issued for the many 7

Original U.S. WWII US Marine Corps 3rd Type Cross Flap “Dog Ear” Canteen Cover With Canteen & Cup - Dated 1943 & 1944 French Ordnance Before the Normandy landings andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of an unused USMC "Rabbit Ears" 3rd Model Canteen Cover. Although the cover has some signs of storage wear, it is in great condition overall and makes for a great display. From 1943 onward, the most noticeable feature added to USMC canteen covers was the "dog ear" crossed flaps. This type of cover has a front seam, typical USMC high mounted wire hooks, but this example does not have the