Historical information

Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.

Physical description

Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.

Inscriptions & markings

Manufacturer's stamp:
"M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005"

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