{"product_id":"original-u-s-navy-mk-2-model-o-solar-drinking-water-still-unissued-survival-equipment-dated-march-1949","title":"Original U.S. Navy MK-2 Model O Solar Drinking Water Still – Unissued Survival Equipment Dated March 1949","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eOriginal U.S. Navy MK-2 Model O Solar Drinking Water Still manufactured by Breslee Mfg. Co., Inc. and packed in March 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eDesigned for emergency survival situations at sea, this compact desalination device formed part of U.S. Naval Aviation and life raft survival equipment. The still was used to convert seawater into drinkable water through solar evaporation and condensation, providing a vital source of fresh water for downed aircrew and shipwreck survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eThis example remains sealed within its original translucent storage pouch and retains its original printed instruction label. Marked with NavAer Specification M-708 and contract details, it represents an interesting piece of early Cold War U.S. military survival equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eA scarce and unusual item ideal for collectors of U.S. Navy, aviation, survival, maritime or Cold War militaria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44296658387263,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_5900_2ff2ef53-1e7e-4dcc-9669-163f217552bd.jpg?v=1781101892","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-u-s-navy-mk-2-model-o-solar-drinking-water-still-unissued-survival-equipment-dated-march-1949","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}