Type 2 canister, pictured from the front and side. This particular canister is documented as subject number 54503 in the Chemical Warfare Service photographer's records. The photograph was received on April 2, 1919. The canister is labeled as AU type 2 and was issued with the identified notes, 1 1256.

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