Mid war British Jerr(i or y) cans

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What type of can did the British army use for carrying water ie same as the fuel but different colour perhaps or differnet opening as per the US one....Please advise.

 

Thank you

 

Paul

[rippo]

Hello,

The can is the same as the british petrol jerry can but with water stamped into the side, and painted tan, post war they were painted black you see them on champs. 2 Gallon cans were also used for water with pow (petrol or water) painted on.

Edited September 2, 2010 by rippo

[woa2]

Water Jerrycans had WATER embossed on the sides, those for petrol didn't. The 2 gallon cans were completely plain for Water but painted White with a black stripe or Black with a White stripe - Those for petrol had 'Petroleum spirit' and a date on the top.

Also, all 2 gallon cans are dated on the bottom.

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Thanks chaps, just what I need to know.

 

Cheers

 

Paul