** WWI (1914-18) Bulgarian Infantry Aluminium Waterbottle/Canteen ( USED ).**

** WWI (1914-18) Bulgarian Infantry Aluminium Waterbottle/Canteen ( USED ).**

This piece remains in a USED CONDITION- Aluminium Canteen Vessel, appears to intact and in a good preserved state. No visible Markings are present. Aluminium body of Canteen does display visible signs of age-related surface wear & handling. For Display Purposes Only !

** ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO WAR-TIME CONDITIONS & WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF APPROPRIATE SURFACE WEAR. **

****  NOTE : STOPPER CORK IS MISSING ****

INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. 

ORIGIN : Kingdom of Bulgaria

YEAR : 1914-1918

COMPOSITION: Aluminium 

DIMENSIONS : 22cm x 14cm

**** NO STOPPER CORK ****

An EXCELLENT example of a First World War (1914-18) Bulgarian Infantry Aluminium Field-Used Waterbottle/ Canteen as carried by soldiers of the Bulgarian Army. The Canteen consists of a single Aluminium cast vessel that appears to have been secured with a Cork Stopper system ( which is no longer present ). The Waterbottle does display visible signs of age-related surface wear due to field usage in Combat Conditions.

Bulgaria joined the Central Powers of Germany & Austria-Hungary in 1915 and continued fighting alongside their allies until a separate Armistice of Salonica was signed in September 1918.

The ideal addition to any World War I , Central Powers Militaria collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their private assortment.