SkipperJohn
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Here is my latest purchase, a Model 1867 Prussian canteen:
It is in immaculate condition having only a few small chips around the opening. The cork is intact and still seals the bottle:
The canteen came with a tin cup that fits perfectly, but snugly, on the bottom of the canteen:
The tin cup has one small handle and shows little wear except for the silvered coating:
The exterior leather is in perfect condition:
This is an excellent addition to my Franco-Prussian War collection.
A few additional notes concerning research:
This canteen was listed on Ebay as a European canteen of unknown origin from the 1800's. It looked Prussian to me and I had seen similar canteens in museums in Germany and France. I set out to prove that it was Prussian before I made an offer.
I found two dealers who were selling, or had sold, similar items:
I found another dealer with a slightly different version:
Not fully trusting the dealers alone, I found the following photo and information in "Osprey, Men at War Series, German Armies 1870-71 (1), Prussia, Michael Solka, 2004, pg. 47":
I know that Osprey is not the best for 100% accurate research, but a photo from a museum proved compelling. It was convincing enough for me to add this jewel to my collection.
There is additional information on this canteen in another forum which says that this is an "early Model 1867" and shows this canteen next to a "newer, modified Model 1867" which has only two loops on the leather case and incorporates a tin cup. The other forum info and photo can be obtained here:
I brought up the simple research that I did because I am still searching for one more bit of info. I have never seen this type of canteen with a cup. Has anyone seen a tin cup for one of these or know of a resource where I could obtain that information?
John
It is in immaculate condition having only a few small chips around the opening. The cork is intact and still seals the bottle:
The canteen came with a tin cup that fits perfectly, but snugly, on the bottom of the canteen:
The tin cup has one small handle and shows little wear except for the silvered coating:
The exterior leather is in perfect condition:
This is an excellent addition to my Franco-Prussian War collection.
A few additional notes concerning research:
This canteen was listed on Ebay as a European canteen of unknown origin from the 1800's. It looked Prussian to me and I had seen similar canteens in museums in Germany and France. I set out to prove that it was Prussian before I made an offer.
I found two dealers who were selling, or had sold, similar items:
Stewarts Military Antiques - - German Franco-Prussian War Issue Canteen, M1867 - $175.00
- German Franco-Prussian War Issue Canteen, M1867: Original era manufacture. A leather covered, glass bodied canteen with a cork stopper and an alloy cap. Full length original leather shoulder strap, with a thin leather strap attached to the cap to prevent against loss. See page 142, Volume I...
stewartsmilitaryantiques.com
NICE GERMAN PRUSSIAN CANTEEN MODEL 1867 | #1807398420
This is a rare and seldom encountered German Prussian Regulation Military Canteen, Model 1867. The inner body is constructed of glass which is well padded and leather covered. The glass has survived i
www.worthpoint.com
I found another dealer with a slightly different version:
Not fully trusting the dealers alone, I found the following photo and information in "Osprey, Men at War Series, German Armies 1870-71 (1), Prussia, Michael Solka, 2004, pg. 47":
I know that Osprey is not the best for 100% accurate research, but a photo from a museum proved compelling. It was convincing enough for me to add this jewel to my collection.
There is additional information on this canteen in another forum which says that this is an "early Model 1867" and shows this canteen next to a "newer, modified Model 1867" which has only two loops on the leather case and incorporates a tin cup. The other forum info and photo can be obtained here:
The Evolution of IJA Canteens (1889-1945) Expanded Version
The Evolution of IJA Canteens (1889-1945) Expanded Version This is a updated and expanded version of an article I originally released a month ago. Foreword The army’s standard infantryman
www.warrelics.eu
I brought up the simple research that I did because I am still searching for one more bit of info. I have never seen this type of canteen with a cup. Has anyone seen a tin cup for one of these or know of a resource where I could obtain that information?
John