WW1 US Canvas Water Bucket
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This WW1 US Canvas Water Bucket is a flat-folding camp accessory designed for military reenactments.
Key Features
- A.E.F. Cavalry Pattern: Features the black printed U.S. insignia on 100% cotton canvas.
- High-Capacity Utility: Holds 18.5 litres and stands 26.5cm tall when fully filled.
- Ultra-Compact Storage: Collapses completely flat to a profile of just 3.5cm thick.
- Lightweight Field Build: Weighs only 670g and features a webbed, padded canvas carrying handle.
During the Great War, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) used collapsible camp gear to minimise volume. This folding canvas bucket was issued to US cavalry and infantry divisions. It was primarily designed to fetch stream water to sustain cavalry mounts, clean mess gear, and service early motor transport radiators.
This reproduction is made from heavy-duty 100% cotton canvas in a historically correct mustard-khaki shade. We would recommend applying a wax or waterproofing spray before the first field use. It features a sewn-in wire rim stiffener at the opening to maintain its round shape. The bucket is built with reinforced stitching and a webbed padded carrying handle, measuring 30cm in diameter and weighing 670g.
For modern reenactors and vintage camp enthusiasts, this container provides a collapsible, low-space utility tool. It compresses down to just 3.5cm in thickness, allowing it to be easily packed inside a haversack or strapped to cavalry gear. The cotton canvas naturally swells when wet, effectively sealing the weave to hold 18.5 litres of water.
Complete your Great War field kit with this functional cavalry display piece.
Care Instructions
To help ensure complete watertightness, apply a wax or waterproofing spray before first field use.
All orders are shipped from our UK warehouse, dispatched the same day when placed before 1pm (UK Time).
We offer a variety of shipping methods for both the UK and any other country.
UK
Royal Mail 48 - 3-5 days delivery
Royal Mail 24 - 1-2 Days Delivery (including Saturdays and Sundays)
ParcelForce Next Day - Next working day delivery, order before 1pm (Monday-Friday)
DHL Next Day - Next working day delivery, order before 1pm (Monday-Friday)
EU
Tracked Airmail - 7-21 days *cheapest*
ParcelForce - 7-21 days
DHL - 2-5 days fastest
We use IOSS to collect tax and ship to the EU without additional charges for orders under €150 (ex vat and shipping).
USA & Canada
Tracked Airmail - 7- 20 days
DHL - 1-3 days
UPS - 1-3 days
USA Tariffs: we will contact US customers to confirm the acceptance of tariffs before we process your order.
ROW
Tracked Airmail - 7 - 30 Days
DHL - 2 - 5 Days
UPS - 2 - 5 Days
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We offer a 60 day return policy here at Epic Militaria.
Postage when returning an item is at the customer's expense, however, postage for sending out a replacement or an exchange (if selected, UK only), will be covered by Epic Militaria.
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