Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Issue M31 canteen water bottle rig, in almost unissued condition. Referred to in German as the Feldflasche Modell 1931 (Field bottle model 1931), these are usually found made of aluminum. However towards the end of the war, Aluminum, which was never plentiful in Germany, was in short supply, so the cups and later bottles were switched to steel, and coated with red enamel on the inside and outside, much like British canteens used during the war.
The set comes with a red screw top cap, a genuine wool cover with four snaps, and a steel cup. This is held together by the standard black leather belt harness, which has a strap marked with RBNr code 0/0560/0156.
The canteen in this set is marked by the throat with ESB 44 for 1944 manufacture by Eduard Sommerfeld, Berlin. The top cap still has the rubber sealing washer, though we cannot guarantee it still holds water. The canteen itself is in very good shape, showing just a bit of missing enamel on the steel body. The cup may have been repainted, or just unissued.
Condition of the set is very nice, showing little use from service. Comes ready for further research and display.
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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