Water Bottle, MkIV, c/w strap, Boer War
Production date
1895-1902
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Description
A circular shaped water bottle with cork stopper attached by a chain. Is carried using the leather strap.
Introduced into the List of Changes in July 1895, this blue enamel bottle is covered in khaki wool felt. The spout at the top has a cork stopper secured by a chain. These bottles were used by New Zealand units in the Boer War. In 1914 they were considered unfit for further service and were replaced by MKVI.
Introduced into the List of Changes in July 1895, this blue enamel bottle is covered in khaki wool felt. The spout at the top has a cork stopper secured by a chain. These bottles were used by New Zealand units in the Boer War. In 1914 they were considered unfit for further service and were replaced by MKVI.
Production date
1895-1902
Production place
Great Britain, Europe
Accession number
3660/84
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