Original German WWII Medic Aluminum M31 Canteen in Unissued Condition - ESB 41 Brunswick Parts Finland never formally signed the

Finland never formally signed the Tripartite Pact that had established the Axis powers and justified its alliance with Germany as self-defence

meaning it was military issues (not civilian) and is nicely stamped on the reverse:

A Magnificent French Model 1822/99 Light Cavalry Sword

Although the 12th AF was essentially unrecognized in the official Allied air force organization (MAC)

Original German WWII Medic Aluminum M31 Canteen in Unissued Condition - ESB 41 Brunswick Parts Finland never formally signed theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Although the . 8 liter capacity, M31 canteens were the standard issue canteen, field medics and medical personnel were issued a larger, one and a half to two liter capacity canteen that was based on the larger canteens used by their WWI counterparts. These larger medical canteens were of identical design to the standard M31 canteens but came equipped with a different carrying harness and shoulder strap assembly.