Water Bottle

From the Collection of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection Building 129 Carlisle Drive North Bandiana Vic

Description

Metal water bottle with Bakelite cap and felt covering and leather strap of the type issued to soldiers of the German army probably during WW II (1939-1945), but possibly during WWI (1914-1918).

Size

210mm high x 150mm wide x 60mm deep

Object Registration

1094

Keywords

water bottle, german, wwii (1939-1945)

Historical information

This object was found on a rubbish tip by a soldier serving in the Army Reserve and donated as an object of military interest to the Regimental Collection.

Significance

Souvenir of enemy equipment of likely interest in Australia during and immediately following the war. Discarded as interest in the war diminished.

Last updated

18 Dec 2017 at 5:40PM