Re: [MV] USMC Can Photos on MV List

From: Jim Webster (jimweb@simonides.prestel.co.uk)
Date: Fri Jan 12 2001 - 09:14:48 PST


INDUSTELE@aol.com wrote:

> Gentlemen, there is a short file of photos currently on the egroup MVList.
> These are not the best photos in the world, as I'm using that cheap $50
> camera; however, it clearly shows the makers mark on the bottom as well as
> the U.S.M.C. on the side, as well as the unique spout opening and lid.
>
> I'm open to any and all conversation about this and similar cans, except the
> US Metal Can company one; which I feel won't wash.

I have just noticed one important thing about all this USMC cans
kefuffle... The US Metal Can cans [sic] have USMC on them beyond a doubt
:-) But the Cans we are 'discussing' have U.S.M.C. on them. So perhaps
they were originally Marine Corps cans or another companies :-)

I will investigate further....
TTFN
Jim
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