World War One Austro-Hungarian Empire Canteens 

Austro-Hungarian canteen variations were endless mostly due to a canteen shortage and the multitude of private purchase canteens. Official versions were produced in private factories so it's very common to notice many minor color and dimensional differences. A lot of canteens were also modified in the field by troops.

Some of the Various canteen manufacturers, BGB Brunn, Werke, Ligetfalu etc....

   

 

 

 Photos of soldiers with model 1909 aluminum canteens.

  Model 1909 canteen with string weaved material covering.

 Soldier on the right wears a captured Italian canteen.

 

  Photo of an Austrian ski patrol with model 1907 canteens having shoulder straps.

 

  Model 1907 Cavalry canteen with leather shoulder strap and harness dated 1916.

 

  Dark blue enamel cavalry canteen with leather shoulder harness.

  Canteen with a field made leather carry strap.

 

  Austrian soldiers carry round bottom canteens.

  Round bottom canteen marked E.W. Austria 1915.

  Photo of Austrian medics hard at work. Above the right medic a soldier carries a canteen with a shoulder strap.

 

 Photo showing Austrian medics with insulated canteens to bring warm liquids to the wounded soldiers.

 

 Model 1859 glass canteen with leather cover and metal screw on cap.

  Soldier left holds a model 1866 canteen made of glass and a metal exterior.

 

 

  Metal enameled canteen with wool cover.

 

  Photo's are of various "private purchase" canteens. Officers usually purchased canteens privately. Some of the lids also served as a screw on cup, and some of the cups were attached with cords to the bottom of the canteen.There were various protective coverings made from wicker,  string , leather, wool and other materials.

Making purchases through Amazon.com links here will not increase the cost of the product but will help support this site.

 "Schluckflasche" a small canteen for brandy or rum with simple string carry strap. Capacity 1/8 liter.

 This photo shows some of the gear and Austrian medic would carry. Two model 1907 canteens attached together so extra water can be carried to the wounded troops. A model 1866 canteen. A gask mask (early container), Model 1853 pioneer sword to amputate limbs, and a leather box for medicine.

 Model 1866 glass/metal canteen. Issued first to artillery and sanitat troops. Later to Landsturm and Stanschutzen because of a canteen shortage.

 Double canteen carrier. Made for medics and stretcher bearers to bring extra water to wounded soldiers.Note the carved wood stoppers. Wood stoppers for canteens became common as the war progressed due to a shortage of cork material.

 Model 1907 Enamel canteen with leather harness and short attaching strap to attach to the exterior of the back back.

 Model 1907 Enamel canteen with leather harness and short attaching strap to attach to the exterior of the back back.

 
 This is a model 1907 enamel canteen with drinking cup and linen cover. The cup has the manufacturer and the year it was produced. The shoulder strap is made of linen due to leather being in short supply.

 Model 1909 canteen with a brown wool covering. The material could be dipped in water and evaporation helps keep the water inside cool.

 Here is a model 1909 canteen for cavalry troops with a leather harness. The neck is marked "MD4" for the Kaiser- Ebersdorf Monturdepot Nr 4.The canteens major defect was when wine was added, a chemical reaction made the wine taste terrible!

 
This is a model 1909 infantry canteen with a cork stopper attached with a leather strap. There were many variations.The leather strap was designed to attach to a Tirolean backpack.

 Photo of Austrian officer carrying a model 1909 canteen on the front of his belt. On the wall in the background another model 1909 canteen is hanging suspended in a leather harness.