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    My small WW1 canteen collection

    This canteen is one of the "last-ditch" versions produced. Due to shortages of pretty much everything by late in the war, papercloth has now been used as a substitute for both cloth and the leather straps. Metal press studs have been replaced with a black tie cord. The steel bottle is coated...
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    My small WW1 canteen collection

    German Trinkbecher; 1914 aluminum and 1915 (Bing) tin plated steel drinking cups.
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    My small WW1 canteen collection

    French canteens; 1 litre and 2 litre versions with tin plated cups.
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    My small WW1 canteen collection

    I wanted to share my canteen collection which consists of mostly German Feldflaschen and 2 French mle 1877 bidons. The German bottles are either the versions with the M15 or M17 harness straps with the exception of one medic Labelflasche, which I believe is a 1915 model. The canteen covers...
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    Ersatz plywood canisters for GM17 gas masks

    Larmo, it's a shame that you don't have them any more. I would have loved to see other examples. The Great Western Show sounds like it was an incredible event. Thanks for sharing your memories. Hans
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    Ersatz plywood canisters for GM17 gas masks

    Thanks Larmo, that's a remarkable story. Do you by any chance still have any of these canisters? If so please post some pictures. Hans
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    M18 Stahlhelm with size stamp on exterior

    No maker/size markings are to be found on the interior flange, only the "62" size stamp on the helmet's exterior. The smelting lot # is in its usual place on the interior dome.
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    M18 Stahlhelm with size stamp on exterior

    Size 62 M18 helmet, maker unknown, on which the size stamp was mistakenly placed on the outside flange during manufacturing. This is the only helmet that I've seen so far with this odd feature. The helmet has survived with both halves of the chinstrap intact as well as the complete liner...
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    "Uebungsmaske"training mask modified M15 Bandmaske

    Details of the mask showing an extra strap attached to the forehead area. There is a five-pointed star marking on the upper left of the mask that I have only seen on training masks, and I believe this indicated that the mask was no longer deemed safe to use in the field.
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    "Uebungsmaske"training mask modified M15 Bandmaske

    M15 Bandmaske (2nd model Gummimaske) which was turned into a training mask either due to it being either unsafe or outdated. The mask, filter and canister are marked in areas with red paint to indicate their new role. The word "Uebungsmaske", literally "training mask" is painted onto the...
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    Ersatz plywood canisters for GM17 gas masks

    Thank you all very much for your comments. Cliff, I hope to see you guys at the summer Etobicoke show. Hans
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    M1916 Stahlhelm,1st version 'square dip' w./prototype liner

    James, here are a few more shots of the helmets side by side which hopefully show the differences better. Again, both helmets are E.T. 62, and if they were both M16 production models by this maker, they would look virtually identical. The square dip is on the left hand side in each picture...
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    M1916 Stahlhelm,1st version 'square dip' w./prototype liner

    Comparison of the production model 1916, left, and the square dip. Both helmets are E.T. size 62. Hans Square dip transition detail Production model transition detail
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    M1916 Stahlhelm,1st version 'square dip' w./prototype liner

    The liner is a pre-production variant. The leather band is slightly wider than the production model 1916 band, and the shape and construction of the pads, including the cushion pouches on the reverse, is noticeably different. The liner band has two extra split rivet holes. I've seen only 2 or...
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    M1916 Stahlhelm,1st version 'square dip' w./prototype liner

    Here is an example of the very first German model 1916 steel helmet (E.T. 62). Known as the square dip to collectors, these helmets feature a sharp transition from the neck guard up toward the visor. Eisenhuettenwerke Thale (E.T.) was the only ironworks involved with the production of these...
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    Model 1918 Stahlhelm, Feldgrau, Si 62

    Superb helmet. In contrast to the white chrome tanned sheepskin liner pads, these tan pads rarely survive in such good condition on the metal liner bands. It goes without saying that it's rare to find an M18 with a complete chinstrap let alone one in this condition. Hans
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    Ersatz plywood canisters for GM17 gas masks

    Comparison between the ersatz and regular GM17 canisters. Hans
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    Ersatz plywood canisters for GM17 gas masks

    Here are two examples of late war German ersatz gas mask canisters. They are made of a thin plywood with the exception of the lids, latches, strap brackets and rim reinforcements. One set is complete with the long papercloth carrying strap and GM17 Lederschutzmaske. The bottom of the...
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    Model 1916 Stahlhelm, nearly mint

    E.T. 66 M16 complete with the original liner and chinstrap. The paint has nicely retained its matt finish and shows little wear. A faint 66 ink acceptance/size stamp is visible on the rear inside flange. Hans
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    Etobikoe Military Show -Today

    Mark, I was glad to see you and Cliff there and chat with you, if only briefly. It's been a while. The turnout was incredible. Hans
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