Germany, Wehrmacht. An M31 Canteen, with US 42nd Infantry Dedication, by Frenzel & Sachs

(Feldflasche M31). Constructed of an aluminum shell, featuring a threaded spout which retains a black bakelite cap, the latter topped by a rivet which connects to cotton straps affixed to an original field-grey felt cover, the obverse of the shell notably bearing a hand-painted depiction of Hohensalzburg Fortress, situated above a banner bearing an inscription of “SALZBURG - AUSTRIA”, topped by a name of “LEROY E. JOHNSON” with the classic rainbow insignia of the US 42nd Infantry Division (appropriately then on occupation duty in Austria), the reverse bearing a central coat of arms situated above a depiction of the Combat Infantryman Badge, topped by a banner bearing a date of “JANUAR - 1946”, flanked on the sides by flowers, the spout stem maker marked with the logo of Franzel & Sachs, Schneeberg, measuring 13.5 cm (w) x 21 cm (h), oxidation is visible to the metal buckles and buttons on the cover and friction renders removal of the cap difficult, a superb example of a veteran-attributed battlefield souvenir in near extremely fine condition.