{"product_id":"ww2-german-canteen-m31-esb-42-relic","title":"WW2 German Canteen M31, Aluminum, Marked ESB 42 – Battlefield Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis WW2 German canteen is an original M31 field canteen (Feldflasche) of the Wehrmacht, made of aluminum and stamped \"ESB 42\" on the neck. It is a relic, or battlefield find, condition piece that shows clear evidence of its history, with dents, surface wear and a puncture in the body. It is offered as the aluminum flask only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e M31 field canteen (Feldflasche), flask only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped \"ESB 42\" on the neck (Eduard Sommerfeld, Berlin, 1942)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum flask only; no cover, straps or screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelic condition, untouched and as found. The canteen has a puncture or hole in the body from battlefield damage, along with significant dents and surface wear throughout, as seen in the photos. The screw cap is missing, and there is no cover or strap. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M31 canteen was the standard German field canteen of the Second World War, issued with a felt cover, a cup and a strap. Maker codes on the neck, such as ESB for Eduard Sommerfeld in Berlin, together with the year stamp, help collectors identify the manufacturer and date of each example. Unrestored battlefield finds like this one are valued for their honesty rather than their appearance: the damage is part of the story. It is a strong character piece for a display about the realities of the front line or for a collector of authentic WW2 militaria and relics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAluminum M31 canteen flask (no cap, cover or straps)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678840684693,"sku":"EBAY-406928931831","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/ww2-german-canteen-m31-esb-42-relic-1.jpg?v=1791647423","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/ww2-german-canteen-m31-esb-42-relic","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}