WWII US Army Tanker Portable Stove -
This is a US Army portable personal stove. As issued during World War two. This is a field stove issued to tanker crews,
mountain troops and general infantry men. Complete with the metal carrying can.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
The stove operated with fuel that was pressurized by pumping a lever located on the side of the stove. The top
of the stove came equipped with three arms that locked in place at a 90 degree angle from the body. A small
metal ring was pushed just below the arms where a groove would lock them in place. This mechanism provided a
surface where the cooking pots and pans could rest.
The container of the stove consisted of two aluminum cylindrical sections. A guide was placed on one end while
a matching groove was placed on the other end. Once the groove and guide mated, the top would lock in place by
moving it clockwise.
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points that should be noted.
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of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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A paper tag is attached to the side of the tank. The information contained there reads as follows:
To Pack - Close valve - Let burner go out - Loosen up the pump cap.
Spare Parts -
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The side of the US WWII stove has the following information stamped:
U.S.
M1942 Mod
D-A-1945
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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