8.Kompagnie,
Infanterie - Regiment Nr. 459

Uniform Guidelines for
Infanterieregiment Nr. 459


Bekleidung und Ausrüstung
(Clothing and Equipment)

5. Standards for Required Equipment Items:

X. FELDFLASCHE (Canteen)


This canteen shows the typical "oval" shape.

1. The canteen will have a round or oval style metal body, approximately 1 liter capacity.

2. Screw top or cork closure. Screw tops of metal only (no plastic or bakelite).


Detail of the latewar canteen strap.

3. The canteen will be without attached cup (i.e., no WWII canteens).


Detail of side snaps on canteen cover.

4. Cover of wool, canvas, corduroy, or ersatz material.

5. Cover may be stitched closed, or may close with press snaps.

6. Carrying harness of natural, brown, or black leather, smooth out.

7. It will be provided with a spring clip of brass or base metal for attaching the canteen to the bread bag. Carrying harnesses made of ersatz materials is permitted.

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