Germany, Wehrmacht. An M42 Canteen and Cup, by Süddeutsche Metallwarenfabrik Province of China a green enamelled Maltese Cross

a green enamelled Maltese Cross with red enamelled cross segments in each quadrant

mid-tone blue and black embroidery

Loerzer received the Knight’s Cross later that year

1876-1918 Issue

Germany, Wehrmacht. An M42 Canteen and Cup, by Süddeutsche Metallwarenfabrik Province of China a green enamelled Maltese Cross(Feldflasche M42 mit Trinkbecher). A complete and well preserved Wehrmacht M43 canteen, constructed of a magnetic metal shell with its original field grey wool exterior liner fully preserved and with a classic three snap button closure, retaining its matching olive drab painted magnetic metal cup which is fastened in place with a multi piece blackened leather strap which is adjusted with a functional buckle and fixed with a spring clip for uniform