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M1956 1 Quart Canteen Cover
FSN
8465-577-4926
Specification
MIL-C-40162
The cotton M1956 cover had a felt lining and was designed to carry the 1-quart
canteen
and cup. It attached to the pistol belt via a pair of slide keepers and was closed with two snap fasteners. In Vietnam the covers were also used as pouches to carry spare
magazines
by
SOG
recon men and Infantry LRRP / Ranger units.
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