{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-aluminum-m31-canteen-with-canvas-harness-bakelite-cup-by-aluminiumwerk-gmbh-waldorf-dated-1942","title":"Original German WWII Aluminum M31 Canteen with Canvas Harness \u0026 Bakelite Cup by Aluminiumwerk GmbH, Waldorf - dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original German M31 Aluminum canteen, complete with its bakelite cap, cup, canvas carry strap, and genuine wool cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canteen body itself is marked \u003cstrong\u003eAW42\u003c\/strong\u003e. The companies that made the Aluminum components for canteens often did not use three letter codes, so these are actually abbreviations of the makers name, and the date. The AW marking is for \u003cem\u003eAluminiumwerk GmbH, Waldorf\u003c\/em\u003e. The bakelite cup also has a mold number on the top, which unfortunately we were not able to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool cover has the correct early issue 4 snaps, which are marked on the back and complete. It has the correct leather loops which hold the carrier. The rear belt attachment buckle on the harness is painted in gray and is not maker marked. The canvas carrier is in good condition with solid straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a very nice chance to pick up a good condition German canteen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40898097348677,"sku":"ONSV23NCN050","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NCN050__01.jpg?v=1704315513","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-aluminum-m31-canteen-with-canvas-harness-bakelite-cup-by-aluminiumwerk-gmbh-waldorf-dated-1942","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}