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    Blue Cover, OHW 41 Marked Canteen - What is it?

    I picked this up in Kansas on a recent trip. It came from a LTC Frederick Hess, US Army, ETO. He shipped home a footlocker from Stuttgart in late 45. This was in it along with an army brown canteen, mess kit, and zeltbahn. I have no idea if they were from a single German soldier or not.

    The canteen is marked OHW 41 on the neck. I can't get a good pic of it because I was afraid to open the buckle. The leather is intact but very stiff. The canteen is all there but metal parts have rusted a bit.

    Does anyone know who would have used this type of canteen? Thanks, Steve
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          Steve,

          I think Hitler Youth used these. Because of the blue colour they are often offered as Luftwaffe, but I don't think that is the case.

          Frank.

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            #6
            You are right Frank !!!

            its paramilitary canteen maybe NSFK etc...

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              #7
              I agree with Michael and Frank. Marine HJ has been suggested in the past.

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                Thanks guys. I had wondered about the HJ possibilities.

                How common are these compared to the standard Army canteens?

                And does anyone know the firm OHW?

                Steve

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                  I have exactly one like that, I have to find it to see the maker.

                  I dont think they are as common as the regular canteens. At least from what I have seen until now.

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                    #10
                    Less common, but also less in demand.....

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                      I agree with Frank, far more rare than a standard Heer canteen, but probably less valuable.

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                        Thanks guys. Anyone know what the initials OHW stand for? I couldn't find them in my limited code book. Thanks, Steve

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                          This canteen is for DLV (Deutsche LuftsportsVerbände).

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                            #14
                            i have something very similar but the cover has a zipper, no poppers.

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