Tropical Canteen - Variation

[NZMark]

Hi Guys,
Thought that this would be interest those with an eye for minor variations.
The 'coconut' is marked 'Ritter Alturit DRPa 8' The dome is in no way a repair - the length of the webbing is standard, and no 'button' hole for the standard nipple is present. I'll let the pictures show my point. Does anyone else have an example of this type?
Regards,
Mark.

[NZMark]

This one's dated 41.

[NZMark]

Hre43

[NZMark]

The Ritter domed pattern

[NZMark]

Tab length comparison

[NZMark]

Clearer shot of the dome, which certainly has some historical scoring

[NZMark]

Inner face

[NZMark]

All other hard-wear is typical for the type, from buckle..

[NZMark]

...to the throat strap.
This is the first of it's type that I've come accross - a short run??
Ideas welcome.
Regards,
Mark

[Michael Kuligowski]

nice canteens Mark - as always

cheers mate !

[NZMark]

Good to hear from you Michael
Do you have any info' on the domed pattern version??
Best Regards,
Mark.

[Michael Kuligowski]

Good to hear from you Michael
Do you have any info' on the domed pattern version??
Best Regards,
Mark.

Nice to see You too - its been a while huh ??

about that variation - never seen this before.. looks legit and unmessed with though..

[NZMark]

Agreed - But I always visit your web-site (love that Bergpack)! How have you been?
I almost pursued that set of webbed Pioneer packs on e-stand - I see they had domed flaps - I wonder how they compare?
I'd have to say that the dome on this canteen strap is a factory piece - you can see the length is standard, the normal nipple hole has not ever been in place or stitched over, then domes added. Interesting indeed. I would have thought that a great number had been manufactured in this pattern and we'd see at least other examples on the market?
This one has all factory stitching, and the webbing has not been played with or added to. I'd just like some info - I know it's 'good' (especially as I know where it came from).
Mark.