niimmm Posted 4 June , 2019 Share Posted 4 June , 2019 Hi guys, I've recently bought this bottle from a dealer in France and he claimed it was a first war bottle. It's plain brass that's corroded. Am I correct in thinking that first war bottles were blue enamelled steel. Any opinions on this will be appreciated. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey McLean Posted 4 June , 2019 Share Posted 4 June , 2019 Hello, Simon - It is indeed a British WWI water bottle. It is much less common than the blue enamel water bottle, but photographs and field recoveries reveal that it was used in France. I have seen photographs showing it carried by enlisted men, and I have a leather-covered one in my collection that I suspect was carried by an officer. I don't know whether or not they were private purchase; perhaps another member can inform us. Regards, Torrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 5 June , 2019 Share Posted 5 June , 2019 I'm intrigued. Why would you have the top of it lift away, as this would render it incapable of holding water? I suppose the solder could have failed but it doesn't look as though it has in the photos. The body looks very much like that used for the SBR filter box? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronksmil Posted 5 June , 2019 Share Posted 5 June , 2019 Hi Simon, it is ww1 Bottle,Water,Pattern 1915 Dismounted Services. If you can get a copy of Campaign 1915 by Chris Pollendine you will see it on page 175.It is a most excellent and useful book. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niimmm Posted 5 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 5 June , 2019 (edited) Thank you for all your replies. Much appreciated. That book you told me about is above my finances is there any chance you can take a scan of the page. Many thanks. Simon Edited 5 June , 2019 by niimmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 5 June , 2019 Share Posted 5 June , 2019 6 hours ago, GRANVILLE said: I'm intrigued. Why would you have the top of it lift away, as this would render it incapable of holding water? I suppose the solder could have failed but it doesn't look as though it has in the photos. The body looks very much like that used for the SBR filter box? David I'd say the solder failed after 100 years. Not bad for something probably designed to have a service life of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 6 June , 2019 Share Posted 6 June , 2019 good evening, this water bottle is from Pattern 1915. Here is an identical one found in Loos.: I had the opportunity to find several on the Loos battlefield . definitely in service with the New Army. regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 7 June , 2019 Share Posted 7 June , 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 7 June , 2019 Share Posted 7 June , 2019 good evening, what's the title for this book. thank's regards michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 7 June , 2019 Share Posted 7 June , 2019 25 minutes ago, battle of loos said: good evening, what's the title for this book. thank's regards michel http://www.militarymode.co.uk/campaign-1915/#1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Campaign-1915-2-Chris-Pollendine/dp/1634524039/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pollendine&qid=1559929885&s=gateway&sr=8-3 Cheers, GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle of loos Posted 7 June , 2019 Share Posted 7 June , 2019 Good evening, Thank you very much for the link. a good gift idea Kind regards Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now