WWII Jerry can colour?

[30Three]

Gents, I recently bought a very nice condition 1943 W^D British Jerry can made by BMB from a village brocante.
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It appears to have been painted at some point with gloss green paint. I was wondering what colour (if any) would have been used in period. It is generally rust free with the exception of some surface rust inside the top of the can. I assume it's had regular use.

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[Peter Laidler]

Gloss deep bronze green was the norm during the post war, early 50's up until the drab camouflage matt khaki of the late 70's onwards. My brother has a 1945 Bedford QL that is painted up in 1950's BAOR colours - gloss deep bronze green, as are the jerry-cans - and very nice too.

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Another version of the story can be found here

My brother has an early US version that has a separate welded-on top section and bottom plate and a large, screw-in cap. Pix and discussion here

Either was a huge improvement on the "flimsies" previously used by the Allies.

[us019255]

Gloss deep bronze green

For those who are easily confused by color names, (I once had my boss purchase a color matching computer so I could do my job.), could you post an example of this color?

[Peter Laidler]

Not possible due to my total lack of computer skills!