HRE/37 Barracks Coffee / Water Jug reproduction This is likely early post

This is likely early post war but nothing about it is glaringly post war in appearance

I will try to leave them connected to make attaching them a little easier if it is possible

Measures about 11 3/4" tall by 8 1/4" wide

but it I am fairly confident it is wartime or earlier

It is missing a small glass stem that would have gone down that side spout to block the drain hole and allow the tea to steep

HRE/37 Barracks Coffee / Water Jug reproduction This is likely early postOriginal large aluminum water or coffee jug with lid marked HRE 37. The carrying handle has been replaced on this one (it should be the same material as the side handle). It looks to be a period repair. It is in decent condition with wear. Still very usable. These are synonymous with barracks life in the German army. You frequently see them in photos and often drawn into cartoons and comics. I have heard that this was technically the coffee jug while