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Correct colour for M2 ammo cans
Denimo
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Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 - 05:00 AM UTC
Hi All

Ive researched this but im hoping for some help. Were M2 ammo cans left in NATO green during both Gulf wars, or were some painted in desert sand?

Any help would be appreciated.

Den
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Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 - 05:39 AM UTC
They were and are still NATO green. If you saw some in sand, it was probably because a Soldier repainted it and was using it to store personal gear (shaving kit, weapons cleaning kit, cigar box, dry socks, etc.).
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Posted: Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 05:50 AM UTC

Quoted Text

They were and are still NATO green. If you saw some in sand, it was probably because a Soldier repainted it and was using it to store personal gear (shaving kit, weapons cleaning kit, cigar box, dry socks, etc.).


Many thanks!
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