At the Brigade Quartermaster web site under Boxes, Containers, they list a Can Keeper for about $5.00.
Seems that it caters to anyone who likes to chew tobacco, but it is much more versitle than that.
Waterproof, carried on the belt, made of OD plastic, it could be an alternative to an Altoids tin. Noticeable, but perhaps more comfortable than carry a tin in a pocket.
According to write up, it can carry a 35mm film cannister, so it does have some depth to it. Also seems to have a piece of metal embedded in it for opening chew. Could be used for other jobs I imagine.
Almost looks like a handcuff case.
FWIW