British WWI Army Issue Rum Jug Field Gear ' meaning that the rear

' meaning that the rear of the cylinder was turned to a smaller diameter than the front

• a built in cheek piece to the butt

Constructed of real Brass buckle with 'In Treue Fest' (In True Faith) crest

There were also savings of over 50% in raw steel usage

British WWI Army Issue Rum Jug Field Gear ' meaning that the rearOriginal Item: Officially issued to front line troops in WWI these gallon size glazed earthenware jugs contained the strongest syrup type Rum that needed to be diluted with water to be drinkable. Soldiers were issued a daily "TOT". Rum was also liberally issued before "Going over the Top" to give troops some liquid courage. Each Jug is marked "S. R. D" for "Supply Reserve Depot" but referred to by the troops as "Seldom Reaches Destination" and "Soon