Original Imperial German Pre WWII 10 Liter Trinkwasser Drinking Water Canister by Ritter Aluminum Brown Bess It does however have holes

It does however have holes scattered throughout most likely from mothing

and is double sided with a single piece cotton white circles with black Swasen (Hook Crosses or Swass) dyed onto both sides

Overall a wonderful original patched jacket from one of the most famous regiments that fought in the Second World War

which is followed by the series marking

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Original Imperial German Pre WWII 10 Liter Trinkwasser Drinking Water Canister by Ritter Aluminum Brown Bess It does however have holesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Drinking water was transported to front line trenches in petrol cans. It was then purified with chemicals. To help disguise the taste, most water was drunk in the form of tea, often carried cold in soldiers individual water bottles. In extreme circumstances, soldiers might resort to boiling filthy water found in shell holes. Drinking polluted water could lead to diarrhea and outbreaks of dysentery. This drinking