WW2 Canadian P37 Web Skeleton Water Bottle Canteen Carrier Dated 1940

The WW2 Canadian P37 Web Skeleton Water Bottle Canteen Carrier, dated 1940, is a standard-issue piece of field equipment used by Canadian military personnel during the Second World War. Manufactured to the 1937 Pattern (P37) specifications, this canteen carrier is constructed from durable webbing material in khaki, designed for reliability and function under field conditions. The skeleton-style carrier features an open-frame design, securing the water bottle with adjustable straps and brass hardware. Its configuration allows for quick access and secure retention of the canteen, while the web structure aids in drying and reduces surplus weight. The carrier includes stamped markings indicating the year of manufacture (1940), reflecting its production during the early war period. This carrier would have been attached to a standard P37 waistbelt or shoulder harness as part of the soldier’s load-carrying system. Its design and materials are representative of Commonwealth military equipment from the era.