German canteen, need help with identification

[David Poulsen]

Hi everyone

So today i just bought a German canteen, but i'm a little unsure if it is a reproduction and/or when(year) exactly it's from, i couldn't really see any markings on the cap, bottleneck or the straps, i tried to take the cover off, but the buttons are a bit sticky, so i didn't want to use force and end up ripping the cover. Anyways i hope some of you can help me.

-David

[BlackCat1982]

The cover looks ok, so no reason to think this one isn't ok. What does the suspension clip look like? Think civilian Feldfasche were unmarked. Others will know for sure.

[David Poulsen]

Hey BlackCat1982

When you say suspension clip, what exactly do you mean? Because i'm not exactly sure on which part you are referring to?

[BrodieBartfast]

Hey BlackCat1982

When you say suspension clip, what exactly do you mean? Because i'm not exactly sure on which part you are referring to?

The part that would attach it to the owner's belt, presumably.

B.B.

[David Poulsen]

[Rossi]

Hi David,

Welcome to the forum. I believe the canteen you posted is authentic and is non-military and likely political or para military.

Here is an old thread that could help: German Canteen

Rossi

[dimmuborgir95]

Hello!
I think this canteen is a civilian / tourist. I will explain my idea:

All Wehrmacht canteens should have the manufacturer's abbreviation and the year of military acceptance (HRE 1939).

All NSDAP organization canteens (SA, NSKK, PL, HJ, DJ, BDM, JM, Werkscharen der DAF, аnd Allgemeine SS) also had to have the type of equipment abbreviation, manufacturer's abbreviation, the protective sign of the RZM and the year of their acceptance (early marking - FA4/34, or later - M6/35/38).



The same marking should also have been applied to the cover and leather straps of the canteen.
If any of these markings are missing, then this item is not Wehrmacht or NSDAP.


I apologize for my disgusting English ))
Michael