Canadian Army Korean War 51 Pattern Canteen Carrier and Cup Service No SK 13752

The Canadian Army Korean War 51 Pattern Canteen Carrier and Cup, Service No SK 13752, represents standard issue field equipment used by Canadian forces during the Korean War and early Cold War period. The 51 Pattern canteen carrier is constructed from robust olive-drab webbing, designed to securely hold the metal water canteen and accompanying metal cup. The cup, which fits snugly around the base of the canteen, features a folding wire handle for ease of use in the field. The carrier is equipped with metal snap fasteners and webbing loops suitable for attachment to the 51 Pattern web equipment set, facilitating convenient transport on a soldier’s belt or harness. Markings typically include the service number (SK 13752) and Canadian military acceptance stamps. This set reflects mid-20th-century advancements in military personal kit, intended to provide durability and practical utility in challenging conditions. The 51 Pattern remained in Canadian service well into the 1960s.