British Boer War Mark IV water bottle

In 1895 a Mark IV enameled water bottle was introduced for use in the British Army (List of Changes §7955). The Mark IV was made of two halves of wrought iron, enameled inside and out, with three lugs on the outside through which a two piece buff leather carrying strap fitted. It had a cylindrical neck spout that was soldered to the top and closed off by means of a cork stopper. The stopper was the same size as those used on wine bottles of the era and was secured to the water bottle with a 6-inch nickeled chain connected to a tinned iron pin and nut. Like its predecessor, this enameled water bottle was carried with a drab felt cover. Photographs suggest that this was the most common water bottle used by the British Army during the Anglo-Boer War. Many captured examples were also used by the Boers.

The cover, buff carry strap and chain/cork fittings were replaced on this example. Perfect for Boer War re-enactments.

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