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huntpe1
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jerry cans

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Hi, Can someone tell me why some german jerry cans have a white cross on them please ,is it for water? Thanks Pete.
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oz
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yes a white cross means water.

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Thanks again Oz you are a STAR. Pete
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your most welcome :) .

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German ' Jerry' cans were much prized especially in the desert as the British cans were prone to leaking as they wernt so robust
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