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Greetings to all participants. I am very interested in African canteens, I read articles about canteens here and in other forums,
but many points remained incomprehensible to me. I would like to clarify something, please correct my mistakes)
SADF
I tried to do this in chronological order:
1) Pattern 61/64 water bottle (aluminum model in a plastic shell similar to the early German Bundeswehr model (but with the words "dont heat" on the shell, in Afrikaans and English)
Patt 61 did not have a cover and was worn on a hook, Patt 64 was already worn inside the cover with buttons ( Early and late type of cover existed).
2) Pattern 70 - "American type" plastic bottle (early models also had a warning inscription on the body in two languages).
Also included was a older US model stainless cup. The cover was attached to the belt with two vertical loops of fabric and also had an additional hook with a rivet. A loop is also sewn on the front of the cover (Tell me what is it for?)
3) Pattern 83 - 2 Liter plastic bottle, tall and rectangular.
4) Pattern 90 - "American type" plastic bottle in a rather complicated camouflage case with pockets on the side, and a cord pressing the canteen. This is for special forces?
Rhodesia
If I understood correctly, it was first used Pattern 61/64, also later Rhodesian Pattern 69 (with a plastic canteen own productions - they were distinguished by a brighter, green plastic).
I could not find out more information, possibly due to poor knowledge of English. I will be very grateful if help me figure out these riddles.
Best regards, Michael
but many points remained incomprehensible to me. I would like to clarify something, please correct my mistakes)
SADF
I tried to do this in chronological order:
1) Pattern 61/64 water bottle (aluminum model in a plastic shell similar to the early German Bundeswehr model (but with the words "dont heat" on the shell, in Afrikaans and English)
Patt 61 did not have a cover and was worn on a hook, Patt 64 was already worn inside the cover with buttons ( Early and late type of cover existed).
2) Pattern 70 - "American type" plastic bottle (early models also had a warning inscription on the body in two languages).
Also included was a older US model stainless cup. The cover was attached to the belt with two vertical loops of fabric and also had an additional hook with a rivet. A loop is also sewn on the front of the cover (Tell me what is it for?)
3) Pattern 83 - 2 Liter plastic bottle, tall and rectangular.
4) Pattern 90 - "American type" plastic bottle in a rather complicated camouflage case with pockets on the side, and a cord pressing the canteen. This is for special forces?
Rhodesia
If I understood correctly, it was first used Pattern 61/64, also later Rhodesian Pattern 69 (with a plastic canteen own productions - they were distinguished by a brighter, green plastic).
I could not find out more information, possibly due to poor knowledge of English. I will be very grateful if help me figure out these riddles.
Best regards, Michael