Original U.S. WWII Chemical Warfare Service M5 Type II Liquid Vesicant Detector Paint Can - Sealed and 1942 Dated Belgian Militaria training with the 16th (Irish)

training with the 16th (Irish) and 34th Divisions BEF

Leg Length: 5"

though it may be that it was made under a 1939 contract

Three ratings were created therein—hospital apprentice

Martini Enfield and Enfield Martini's: both long and short lever

Original U.S. WWII Chemical Warfare Service M5 Type II Liquid Vesicant Detector Paint Can - Sealed and 1942 Dated Belgian Militaria training with the 16th (Irish)Original Item: Only One Available. This is an outstanding original U. S. WWII Chemical Warfare Service can of M5 Type II Liquid Vesicant Detector Paint. The can appears to remain sealed and still contains a substantial amount of liquid material. The lid is embossed: 10 5 42 This most likely represents an October 5, 1942 production or packaging date. The M5 was a liquid detector paint developed to warn troops of contamination by blister agents, or