Original Item: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice original German Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) Aluminum M31 Canteen with a Bakelite cup, complete with a nice Model 31 Brotbeutel (Bread bag). These items were acquired as a set from a collector, who told us they were purchased as a set from the family of a WWII Veteran. We do not know however whether they were captured and brought back, or purchased on the market.

The canteen is in great shape and is marked around the mouth SSL 43 for the maker Sieper & Sohne, Ldenscheid, with a date of 1943. The webbing straps instead of leather identifies this canteen as Afrikakorps. The bakelite cap just has a mold marking, which we cannot decipher, but we believe it is original to the set. The included cap is also of bakelite, with a similar mold marking. Condition overall is very good, showing light use. The cotton web is in good shape with no fraying, and all the buckles are intact and work.

The canteen is connected to the M31 breadbag which does not have a shoulder strap or any markings that we can see besides a partial stamp on one of the straps. The bag is in good shape and has few flaws.

This is a very nice German WWII Field gear set showing honest wear. This would make a fine addition to any collection. Comes ready for further research and display.