Original Imperial German WWI M1915 Canteen with Cup & Web Strap - Dated 1916 Russian Army very possibly a Trade lock

very possibly a Trade lock from England but without a Maker's name

The handle is definitely a bit loose on the tang

and measures 45" in overall length

it is impossible to know exactly when the patches were applied

is sometimes considered

Original Imperial German WWI M1915 Canteen with Cup & Web Strap - Dated 1916 Russian Army very possibly a Trade lockOriginal Item: Only One Available. The canteen, or Feldflasche in German, is as equally essential to a soldier as his weapon. If a soldier suffers dehydration, he will deteriorate rapidly and be ineffective. Water needs to be accessible at all times, so canteens were designed to be part of a soldier's wearable kit. In World War One, canteens used by all nations were designed to be robust and to minimize the tainting of water. This standard mid war