US Canteen Manufactures Markings?

[Lt. Martin]

I bought a US WWII canteen while I was in France.

The canteen has the markings:

US
RUTENBER ELECTRIC CO.
1943

I couldn't find anything about this canteen on the internet.

Did Rutenber Electric Co. make canteens during the war?
Is this maker's mark hard to find on canteens? Valuable?

Swayne

[Lt. Martin]

Please guys! Any Ideas???

Swayne

[MattS]

There were dozens of makers of US canteens during WW2, and they were turned out by the millions. I suppose there are guys who collect canteens by specific makers, but mostly canteens from that era are so common that they don't command very high prices. Just my 2 cents.

[Lt. Martin]

The only reason I asked was because I looked up the canteen and manufacturer and I couldn't find anything about it.

Swayne

[Jason G]

Likely another company contracted to 'make stuff' for the military. Here's a wiki article for ya:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Rutenber

Company was in business until 1958.

[Lt. Martin]

Thanks for the help,

Swayne

[wmmyers]

WWII canteen

I have started collecting canteens from 1943 till 2004. Look at yours and let us know if it is a top half/bottom half or a front half back half. The neck/mouth of the canteen can be solid or hollow. The canteen cups are varied as well. The Lid of the canteen should have cork as a seal. The chain that holds the lid to the canteen can be attached to the neck assembly or to a welded loop on the body of the canteen. There are many nuances.
Please post a photo.

[Lt. Martin]

Here are some pictures of the canteen in question:

[Lt. Martin]

some more:

[Lt. Martin]

a few more:

[THATGUY]

As someone who collects canteens by makers, this is a harder to find canteen, just like a T.A.C.U.Co 1941 canteen. I have seen only 2 Rutenber canteens, this being the second. Hold on to this one, as you may not find another one, ever.


Sam

[Jason G]

Agreed. Difficult to find maker for sure.