Germany, Imperial. A Commemorative Flask to Reservist Strauss United Republic of The canister is maker stamped

The canister is maker stamped in black ink on the bottom

with a downward-pointing hook emanating from the latter for frog attachment

Measuring 176 mm (w) x 265 mm (h)

On one occasion he started out with two other runners both of whom became casualties

perforated along the front edge with five tiny rows of forty ventilation holes each

Germany, Imperial. A Commemorative Flask to Reservist Strauss United Republic of The canister is maker stamped(Reservistenflasche). Constructed of a silvered metal alloy, the obverse featuring a red card stock inset covered by a transparent celluloid face, overlaid by a banner bearing an owners name of RES. STRAUSS 3. CP., defaced by a silvered bronze starburst which obscured additional inscriptions, itself bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a shoulder board of Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment 1, circumscribed by an inscription of ZUR