Original Italian WWI Scarce Round Pattern Canteen with Wool Cover and Cork on Chain Chinese Militaria which uses bent metal brackets

which uses bent metal brackets to attach to the "bales"

It is missing the tie string in the belt loop

which has unfortunately frozen the sleeves that hold the upright handle in place

The only non-matching part we can find is the cylinder arbor pin

Original Italian WWI Scarce Round Pattern Canteen with Wool Cover and Cork on Chain Chinese Militaria which uses bent metal bracketsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce model of Italian canteen used during World War I, the first of this pattern we have offered. This rounded variation sports an original stitched wool cover and the original canvas & leather strap. Even better, the original cork is retained, still attached to the post by its chain. The wool cover shows some moderate moth damage on the caved in side, with good stitching retention. The canteen measures 7