WW2 German Tropical Waterbottle 1942

A nice combat example of the classic 'coconut' waterbottle originally designed for tropical use but often seen in use by German troops in European theatres also.
Designed to hold exceptional thermatic properties they were manufactured in aluminium then covered with a heat process involving wood & resin . The rear of the bottle is embossed with the maker markings & date 'HRE42' . All of the webbing straps are made of spun rayon canvas with metal tips to prevent fraying. All straps are in excellent condition with a black leather choker strap to neck holding all in place. The black bakelite cup is original & intact with bakelite markings of 'gfc' & date '1942'. Scratched initials to bottle & cup.
Overall a good field used example of the classic tropical issue waterbottle.

Code: 575