Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover with Water Bottle Flintlock Muskets and Rifles signed by Joe Foss

signed by Joe Foss

This is a fantastic early war quality

chin strap and

Interior of cap in a blue/grey rayon style material

due to the number of missions he flew and the Order of the Winged Boot that he was given for surviving behind enemy lines and making it back to fly more missions

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Paratrooper M1941 Mounted Canteen Cover with Water Bottle Flintlock Muskets and Rifles signed by Joe FossOriginal Item: Only One Available. Originally designed for use by cavalry troops, this cover has become closely associated with Airborne troops. However, it was actually designed for Cavalry it's official name in the US Army quartermaster catalog is "Cover, Canteen, M1941, Mounted". The covers is essentially the same as the M1910, except that the wire hook used to attach it to pistol and cartridge belts is re inforced with 5 8" webbing at the top and