Czech M60 Military Water Bottle
Well-worn with heavy character. May feature professional repairs, fading, or small holes. Sold as-is for rugged use.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This is a genuine Czech M60 military water bottle, complete with an insulating cover and leather straps.
Cold War Military Heritage
Originally issued to the Czechoslovak People's Army (ČSLA) during the Cold War, this M60 canteen was a standard field necessity. Built from lightweight aluminium, the bottle is painted in classic olive drab. This durable metal construction was engineered to withstand rugged field use while keeping overall pack weight to a minimum on long treks.
Natural Wool Thermal Insulation
The bottle is wrapped in a thick felted wool cover that provides natural insulation. In cold weather, it helps prevent water from freezing, while in summer, wetting the wool cover cools the contents via evaporation. A set of black leather straps with metal buckle fasteners secures the cover and forms an integrated loop, allowing you to easily lash the canteen onto your gear.
Vintage Utility and Field Care
This 0.8-litre canteen is ideal for bushcraft and camping. The bottle features a tethered cap, utilizing either a traditional cork stopper or a grey plastic plug. As genuine surplus, each piece shows unique character with minor surface dings. If the wool cover shrinks, simply soak it in warm water and stretch it over the metal body for a perfect, secure fit.
Add this rugged piece of military history to your outdoor gear or surplus collection.
Cleaning Notice:
As with all vintage metal surplus, we recommend a thorough rinse with warm water and baking soda before your first outdoor use.
This item was used by the Czech Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Distressed condition. It shows heavier signs of use and fading, but remains fully functional. We recommend washing before use.
| Product Code | SKU6525K |
| Department | Equipment |
| Condition/Grade | Distressed |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | Czech |
| Service | Army |
| Model | M60 Canteen |
| Capacity | Approx. 0.8 Litres (27 fl oz) |
| Bottle Material | Painted Aluminium |
| Cover Material | Felted Wool |
| Harness Material | Black Leather with Steel Fittings |
| Closure Type | Tethered Cap (Cork Stopper or Plastic Plug) |
| Material | Metal, Leather, Wool, Felt, Rubber |
| Colour / Pattern | Green |
| Key Features | Cold Weather/Insulated, Lightweight, Adjustable Fit |
| Activities | Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Historical Reenactment, Fishing & Hunting, Emergency Preparedness |
Distressed gear is heavily worn surplus packed with genuine field character. While cosmetic wear is substantial, we never sell unusable junk—every item remains fit for its core, primary purpose and is ideal for rugged beat-around use, projects, or workwear.
- Functionality: The main structure and essential closures remain usable, though secondary elements (like a side pocket zip, drawcord toggle, or single snap) may be stiff, stuck, or broken.
- Fabric & Wear: Expect noticeable softening, severe fading, fraying hems, surface staining, or small puncture holes/snags that do not compromise the main build.
- Hardware & Metalwork: Metal snaps, buckles, and eyelets may show paint chipping, heavy patina, surface rust, or tarnishing, but main fastening points stay secure.
- Repairs & Modifications: Often features in-service repairs, patches, visible hand-stitching, missing non-critical buttons, or bold soldier names and stencil markings.
- Storage & Scent: Authentic surplus that has seen real deployment and depot storage—a solid wash and air-out is recommended before everyday wear.
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