French Army Canteen Cup
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- FR-FG-ACC
Description
French Issue Canteen Cup
This is a genuine French Army canteen cup, the metal mug a soldier carries with a water bottle for drinking, mixing rations and heating water in the field. Its kidney-shaped body is designed to nest around a canteen, so the two pack as a single unit instead of taking up separate space. Campers, hikers, reenactors and collectors of French kit all carry it.
Features
- Genuine French Army Issue — This cup was made for the French military, not produced later for the civilian market.
- Kidney-Shaped Body — The curved, bean-shaped profile wraps around a canteen of matching shape so the bottle and cup carry together.
- Folding Wire Handles — A pair of bent wire handles swing out to form a grip and fold back flat against the side for packing.
- Riveted Handle Bracket — The handles pivot on a metal bracket riveted to the cup wall, not a spot weld or adhesive.
- Rolled Rim — The top edge is turned over into a smooth bead, which stiffens the mouth and is comfortable against the lip.
- Bare Metal Construction — The unpainted, uncoated metal body lets you set the cup over a small stove or campfire to warm water or food.
- Compact Field Size — The cup is sized to work with a soldier's canteen, so it fits in a canteen pouch or pack pocket without extra bulk.
Original Army Issue
The French Army issued this cup as part of the individual soldier's water-carrying kit, with simple metal construction built for daily use in the field. The shape, the riveted bracket and the folding wire handles all follow the original military design. For a reenactor or collector, issued kit like this gives you real provenance. For a camper, it is a straightforward metal cup that packs down with a canteen and goes over the fire.
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Great mil surplus findLove the authenticity of this cup. Its actual miliatry surplus so its got some small scuffs and marks on it which I personally dont mind at all. Boiled water in it twice already and works great.
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Perfect for the truck toolboxKeep this in my truck for job sites and roadside stops. Boiled water for instant oatmeal on the little propane burner and it handled the heat no problem. Those fold out handles are clutch when the cups hot. I'm impressed for the price, REAL military surplus vibe.
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Ordered a second one alreadyGot here fast and packaged real well so I definitely ordered a second one. These aluminum cups are EXACTLY the right shape to nest under my GI canteen and the folding handles lock in place good.
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fits the saddlebag perfectBruce here. I ride a lot and wanted something compact for my saddlebag. This showed up two days after I ordered it which was a nice suprise. The box was just a plain brown thing nothing fancy but the cup inside was in great shape. It fits perfect with my US canteen the kidney shape nests right underneath like it was made for it. I boiled water for coffee on a small camp stove and the folding handles didnt get wobbly at all.
Good solid piece of surplus gear for the price.
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Solid aluminum alternative to USGI cupI have to say this French Army canteen cup holds its own against the US counterpart. The aluminum construction is notably lighter than the stainless steel USGI version about 2 oz less per cup which matters when you're doing backcountry trips. The butterfly handle is identical in design, and it pairs perfectly with a standard US 1-quart canteen, so there's no compatibility issue like some people worry about. Used condition shows some patina and minor scratches, which honestly adds to the authenticity. Boiled water in it last month at 8,000 feet with no issues.
Lightweight aluminum design
Compatible with US canteens
Excellent heat conductivity for boiling
Authentic military surplus