WH M31 Canteen and Cup

Wehrmacht M31 Canteen and Cup (Feldflasche 31 und Trinkbecher). The standard issue M31 canteen was introduced on 23 March 1931. This is a pressed wood, so-called 'coconut', covered aluminium flask. The canteen is complete with bakelite cup and webbing straps. The canteen and webbing straps are all in overall good used condition with normal age and usage toning. The black bakelite cup is nicely maker marked 'gfc' and dated 1944. The canteen is maker marked and dated with 'H.R.E.42' indicating production by the company of 'Heinrich Ritter' from Esslingen in 1942. Nice original canteen in good condition!