US Canteen Cup, Surplus

Invented over a hundred years ago and still used by the US Army, these cups are made of stainless steel and together with the canteen form a compact package. This is just the cup!

You'll see brand new "identical" knock-offs for a cheaper price but we suggest choosing a genuine US GI surplus cup. These ones will last a lifetime unless you get run over by a tank. Then the cup lasts longer.

An excellent alternative for a full-sized mess tin when space is an issue. The cup is designed to be stored together with the US 1q canteen, taking up virtually no extra space at all.

Being made of stainless steel these are tough and can be heated over an open flame. As a nice feature, the heat conductivity of stainless steel is far lower compared to aluminum (the material of choice during material shortages) which is good for your mouth when you take a sip.

Volume about 0.5 liters. That's half a quart.

Genuine US surplus

In used but serviceable condition. Wash thoroughly before use. These are made mostly in the latter half of the last century; no WW1 or WW2 relics here. Handles vary: most are of the side-folding butterfly type but there are some underfolders in the mix. Sorry, no picking-choosing.