Item Description This is an authentic Imperial Japanese Army canteen (suito) from the World War II era, an official government-issued item used by officers and soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army. This military canteen represents a significant piece of Japanese military history from the period of the Great Japanese Empire. The canteen features the characteristic aluminum construction typical of Japanese military equipment from this period. Despite its age of over 75 years, it retains its original form and structure. The canteen comes complete with its fabric cover, showing authentic period details including attachment straps and securing mechanisms that were standard issue for Japanese army personnel. As a genuine piece of World War II militaria, this canteen carries historical significance as equipment that would have accompanied Japanese soldiers during their service. Items like these are increasingly rare to find in original condition, making them valuable additions to collections of Japanese military artifacts, historical equipment, or WWII memorabilia. The piece shows clear signs of its age and military use, with weathering and wear consistent with authentic period items. These characteristics add to its historical authenticity and appeal to serious collectors of Japanese military history. Size Height: 22 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 7 cm Weight 354 g Condition Shows significant age-related wear including surface oxidation, scratches, and staining consistent with authentic World War II era military equipment. The fabric cover displays weathering and discoloration from decades of age. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.