Commonwealth MKVI Enamel Canteen - MILITARY SURPLUS

Introduced in 1903, and designated as "bottle, water, enamelled (Mark VI), this enameled iron bottle covered with wool and closed with a cork stopper on a string (not supplied). During its service life, a number of variants were manufactured in different parts of the empire and an assortment of webbing and leather harnesses were developed for use with this style of water bottle.
The Mark VI was the standard issue water bottle for British forces during the Great War and by 1939 they were still in fairly common use. The Mark VI is recognizable by its cobalt blue enamel and thick khaki felt cover with the long 18 inch stopper cork cord being stitched directly to the cover. This particular Mk VI has a flat top attached to the body with a ‘tin can’ type seam.

Please note: as these are military surplus there may be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown.