Canteen relic or bring back

**johnb593** · 11-08-2014, 08:32 PM

I just acquired this canteen and am curious as to what you guys think about it. Also, what does the ESB38 mean? Year of manufacture? It came without a cup.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 11-08-2014 08:32 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Rossi** · 11-08-2014, 08:53 PM

I am no canteen expert but have 3 in my collection. I have one marked with the ESB maker and 42. I believe your canteen is a M31 Model Canteen or a Mountain Troops / Medical Canteen. Other guys who know more may be able to shed more light for you on exact type. I do know for certain that the ESB38 is for maker Eduard Sommerfeld and was made in Berlin in 1938. Nice piece. Thanks for showing. Hope this helps.

Rossi

**harryamb2** · 11-08-2014, 09:11 PM

**johnb593** · 11-08-2014, 09:24 PM

Thanks! Yes it does help shed some light on the subject. Much appreciated.

**Sarge** · 11-09-2014, 12:36 AM

Why do you say it is a Gebirgs canteen?
Sarge

**Rossi** · 11-09-2014, 01:15 AM

Hey Sarge,

Not sure if a medics canteen or m31? Open to your knowledge. I was told mine was a medics mountain troop canteen. Not sure what this one is for certain. What do you think?

by Sarge

Why do you say it is a Gebirgs canteen?
Sarge

**MAP** · 11-09-2014, 04:46 AM

by Rossi

I am no canteen expert but have 3 in my collection. I have one marked with the ESB maker and 42. I believe your canteen is a M31 Model Canteen or a Mountain Troops / Medical Canteen. Other guys who know more may be able to shed more light for you on exact type. I do know for certain that the ESB38 is for maker Eduard Sommerfeld and was made in Berlin in 1938. Nice piece. Thanks for showing. Hope this helps.

Rossi

Medics, Mountain troops or whatever, that's a real nice looking canteen you have there Rossi!

Everything you show is in such fine shape!

Michael

**Rossi** · 11-09-2014, 05:33 AM

Thanks Michael,

Hope all is well with you. Are you ready for the trip or on it already? Be well and safe travels.

Rossi

by MAP

Medics, Mountain troops or whatever, that's a real nice looking canteen you have there Rossi!

Everything you show is in such fine shape!

Michael

**fallbarbarossa** · 11-09-2014, 07:50 AM

Medical canteens are bigger than the enlisted man canteens. Medical canteens are 1.0 Liters while EM canteens are 0.7Liters (0.8?)

**MAP** · 11-09-2014, 08:11 PM

by Rossi

Thanks Michael,

Hope all is well with you. Are you ready for the trip or on it already? Be well and safe travels.

Rossi

Thanks! All set. Looking forward to getting away from work and a little R&R with the family. Will be back in December. Have your book packed for the flight.

Will see everyone when I return

Michael