• WWII German SS Totenkopf aluminum canteen with original trench art engraving, maker marked RFI 1937
  • Detail of hand-engraved trench art on WWII German SS canteen, applied during wartime service
  • Rear view of original WWII German aluminum canteen showing wear and patina from field use
  • Close-up of screw neck on WWII German canteen, showing original wartime construction
  • Close-up of engraved SS Totenkopf motif on WWII German canteen with period trench art
  • Close-up showing engraved year “1942” on WWII German canteen, part of original trench art
  • Central engraved motif on WWII German SS canteen, hand-carved trench art detail
  • Close-up of additional hand-carved markings on WWII German canteen trench art
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WWII German SS-Totenkopf Canteen with Period Trench Art – RFI 1937

€220,00 EUR
€220,00 EUR
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This flask offers a chilling but fascinating window into history. Issued to a member of the SS-Totenkopfdivision , one of Nazi Germany's most infamous military formations, this piece stands out due to the hand-carved trench art , which may include initials, symbols, or battlefield-inspired motifs.

Key Details:

  • Authentic WW2 German SS-Totenkopf division canteen

  • Maker marked: RFI 37 (Rudolf Fissler KG from Idar-Oberstein, date of production 1937)

  • Original wartime trench art engraving – rare and personal

  • Honest patina and wear consistent with frontline use

This is a museum-grade artifact , perfect for advanced collectors of Third Reich militaria, WW2 historians, or anyone seeking a genuine, emotionally resonant piece of wartime history.

Due to the controversial and sensitive nature of SS artifacts, this item is offered strictly for historical and educational purposes.

Technical Summary

  • Origin: Germany
  • Material: Mixed materials
  • Maker: Rudolf Fissler KG
  • Condition: See photos
  • Provenance: Acquired from private collection
  • Authenticity: Original WW2

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