Jerry can project.

[robbo1172]

Hey all. On a whim I posted on stalk book asking if anyone had a couple of jerry cans kicking around for a project I want to do. A few hours later I picked these up.






So the tops are coming off and getting latches. One for rubbish and one for kindling. The one with the round bung instead of the normal pourer has me intrigued. I may research it before attacking with the grinder.

Robbo...


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[dales133]

That round bung one would be well worth resisting the chop it up temptation,could be rare...possibly ex military

[me217]

i picked this up from the scrap yard. still trying to work out the age.

[tk421]

The round bung is most likely US Army they have different spouts to the usual German/English locking spout.

The numbers and letter on the side represent Standard, Manufacturer and year of manufacture so it looks like there's a 1945 and 1952 jerry can there.

ICC 5L = standard
cavalier = Manufacturer
20 5 45 =20 Ltres, 5 Gallons made 1945


Does the WD one have water stamped on it? 

[robbo1172]

Thanks all. I might pick up some new ones instead of these. I was hoping for beat up modern ones. These have some age and history I think.

Robbo...


rockfactor.com.au

[tk421]

Quick Google search and W arrow D is English War Department (Arrow is a sword).

[robbo1172]

Thanks tk. I've just done some research and found some good info too. Not keen to chop them up now

Robbo...


rockfactor.com.au

[tk421]

Yeah prob not worth a lot of money, but I'd be reluctant to chop em up too just for the historical value

[woftam]

(Arrow is a sword).

No the arrow is an arrow, commonly called the broad arrow. Actually dates back to the reign of Henry VIII.
Wikipedia is not generally the best reference but all my references are packed away at the moment so it will have to do.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow