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WWII-era British Pattern 1937 (P37) Canteen, commonly used by Commonwealth forces, including the South African Union Defence Force.
It is a classic "water bottle" consisting of an enamel-coated metal vessel (likely brown or green) encased in a wool felt cover with leather retaining straps.
Key Information
Identification: The brown leather harness suggests it may be a South African or Commonwealth variation of the British P37. While British issue usually used "webbing" (canvas) straps, South African and some European versions (like the Czech M60 which looks similar) often utilized leather.
The Wool Cover: The felt served a dual purpose: it protected the enamel from chipping and, when soaked in water, helped keep the contents cool through evaporation.
The Stopper: It features a traditional cork stopper, which was standard for this era before the transition to plastic or screw-caps.
Estimated Value:
R300 - R500
| Bidder No | Bidder | Time | Amount |
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| 1 | Paul John Bracey | 2026-02-20 04:46:26 | 180 |
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