Dated 1941 German M31 Tropical Canteen ‘Labelflasche’ RF41 by Maker Rudolf Fissler. MISC 1019. Dated 1941 German M31 Tropical Canteen ‘Labelflasche’ RF41 by Maker Rudolf Fissler. MISC 1019. Antique & Militaria

Introduced in 1931 the standard issue M31 canteen was based on the WWI M1893 and M1907 canteens with minor modifications. Originally the M31 canteens were manufactured in aluminum but later as the aluminum was required for other more critically essential items the canteens began to be manufactured in steel. The large canteen or ‘Labelflasche’ is a canteen issued to mountain troops and medical personnel. The Gebirgsjager & Sanitater needed a larger capacity canteen. These canteens were made in 1.0. 1.5 and 2.0 litre capacity. They come with a variety of different straps. The mountain troops or Gebirgsjager were issued with a large canteen that resembles the standard M31 with a single strap. The labelflasche were made until the end in aluminium (M31) and some steel (m42) variants can be found. This 1 litre aluminium variant is felt with four painted press studs. It has a bakelite cap with leather strap. ‘RFI41’ is stamped to the neck which indicates manufacture in 1941 by maker Rudolf Fissler KG Idar Oberstein. The felt & studs are in good condition *minor hole near top stud*. The leather strap is in good order with all stitching in place. The bakelite lid has a very minor chip which doesn’t affect use. The canteen cups previous owners name is faintly scratched into the top. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1019.