Around 40years ago, I acquired this canteen in a trade.  About 10 years ago, I went to remove the canteen from its cover, and this is what I found.  Thoughts?

Should have known better.  Posted this during the Football game and I rushed the post.  Here are the backs.

These would be SA, for the 3rd sturm of the 117 Standarte in Sachsen (because of the silver pip color), Nordmark - who also used that green, would have used gold pips.  That all being said, better pics of the backs are needed as the construction is a little outside the norm.

Good one….👍 as stated above.

I had to do some hasty fix-it’s to a low spot that collects rainwater. This is a job for my 1943 British shovel! I love (gently) using gear when I can. Don’t worry, I’ll do a better job here if and when my sore back stops hurting. I can’t recall where I got the shovel but think it was from my favorite local surplus shop that closed a good 15+ years ago. Anyone else use your stuff around the house/yard?  Mike For more extensive excavation jobs, I call in my granddogs. Gunji boy is currently working on an extensive system of foxholes and combat trenches in my side yard. Baylan boy is doing the fit testing.  Mikie IMG_3563.mov

Hi Folks:  Saw this article in a German WWI book about the French Adrian helmet

Agree - please compare. 

Looking good, I had about the same collection 6 years ago and now I have more.

Faint but yes I can see it...   A nice period original Breast Eagle   Well done   Leigh

Yep, I have a spare barrel bag on the way and just bought a magazine chest and spare parts wallet 

Be careful they multiply spares!

With my old eyes, it was hard to see, but yes, it is an "M" in a diamond