That's a nice un 😍           Bill

Updated info from MR Bushido: There was an error in the kanji I provided earlier.   The correct name is "長州住清次".

Very happy to see this thread because I just ordered a canteen from China and I got one of these blue cap canteens sent to me. I was going to post it but have had too much going on.    When I get the chance I can post mine as it has Chinese writing on the carrying strap.

3rd case (2nd case is giving me problems with reflections right now)   Soviet   East Germany   Romania   Hungary

I recently acquired this Japanese short sword. It's 24 1/4 inches from top of handle to bottom of the scabbard.  It's not pretty, and has seen some abuse. It appears a bad job to "sharpen" it happened as well.  The overall length, is 24 1/4 inches from top of handle to bottom of the scabbard.  Here are the photos I got from the seller. I can't get the little peg out of the handle and I won't attempt to pry it out.  I did contact members on the WMF and here is what I got back. The tang inscription on the sword means "【長州住清重】Choshu-ju-Kiyoshige". Another forum member commented that it looked like a civilian wrap, but looks very old.  What I would like to find out is: Possible age and what was its purpose. Appreciation in advance,  

Dang, nice!!!

No sweat. here it is   https://thedogtag.com/product/nva-canteen-blue-cap-apfg-157/

Thanks, I did a Google search but nothing turned up. Can you post the link?

hello, So I do not specialize in Vietnam War items.  However, I am pretty sure I have seen a canteen with a blue cap years ago that was a reported bring back.  I was told it was a 'medic's canteen' and it was larger in size.   I just googled, "north vietnamese medic canteen" under images.  One with a blue top does pop up on a dealer's website with a purported Mike Force capture.  I did not want to steal the image as it is not mine.  But if you google the term in quotes, it can be seen.  cheers!

Great helmet

It was intended at both a bayonet and a trench knife.

Thanks, that shows the blue cap was available in at least the late 1970's... We're getting warmer    I know of that book but haven't been able to source one locally yet.