Original WWI German Maxim Machine Gun Water Can - Repainted Antique Percussion Firearms 75" X 22" and reads

75" X 22" and reads 'DON'T TELL ME THE WAR'S OVER' BUY EXTRA BONDS - Artwork signed as “Roger '44”

however it is definitely a post war replica

Two mounting holes are present

This is an excellent example of a presentation bolo for Weapons Specialist SP/5 Raphael S

Original WWI German Maxim Machine Gun Water Can - Repainted Antique Percussion Firearms 75" X 22" and readsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original WWI German manufacture Water Can, issued with the MG 08 and the MG 08 15 during the First World War. The can is complete with carrying handle, large brass filler cap and brass swing out water spout. Essential issued with every water cooled Machine Gun fielded by the Central Powers during WWI. This example was entirely repainted in feldgrau, but it is an original can. These have become VERY hard to find in