Bidspirit auction | A Vintage British War Department

A Vintage British War Department Two Gallon Tinned Steel Fuel Can - A vintage British military two-gallon fuel or liquid storage can, constructed from tinned steel with a rectangular, square-profile body and a black painted finish. The top face features a central strap handle and an offset screw-top filler neck. Stamped into the metal of the top face is a mark comprising the letter 'W', followed by a Broad Arrow pheon symbol, and the letter 'D', signifying property of the British War Department. The tinned steel screw-top cap is embossed with a circular cautionary inscription reading 'REFUSE THIS CAN IF THE INNER SEAL BE BROKEN'. This pattern of utilitarian container was standard issue for the British military during the early-to-mid 20th century for the transport of petrol, water, or oil. Body Dimensions: 28 x 15 x 15 cm.