Cool 17.5 gallon surplus container from 1963 for storing water in bomb shelters. Stands about 2.5 feet tall -- knee high. Maker is Rheem for Civil Defense. Color is olive drab army green with yellow lettering. As a barrel it was intended for the dual purposes of storing water and then serving as waste storage. I have the lid too. From back in the days when we were fighting a proxy war with Russia ...

Might be useful today if you can think of a purpose -- would make a nice size trash can or for decor or as a gift. Pretty good shape for its age -- some fading and dents and surface rust. Several available. Pickup is in Shawnee, KS (KCK). Thanks!