20 Litre Jerry Can

Accession Number REL34729
Collection type Technology
Object type Vehicle
Physical description Steel
Maker Rheem, Australia
Place made Australia
Date made c 1970
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
Description

20 litre (5 gallon) pressed welded steel petrol jerry can. The can features a central central pressed steel carry handle and a single petrol spout with a clip lock cap. The can is painted olive drab. It is painted 'O/B 50/1' on one side in red. Markings - RHEEM 20L

History / Summary

This jerry can is similar to the Australian Army issue 20 litre (5 gallon) pressed metal petrol jerry can.