19. In (Fig XI) the strap of the water bottle has been passed through one of these buckles, and the weight of the bottle is thereby borne partly by the braces and the bottle is kept out of the soldier's arm.

Front of a Private 5ft10in in marching order, 70 rounds of ammunition and 3 days rations, two pouches, ammunition bag, water bottle, havresack, great-coat, valise and canteen	Left side of a Private 5ft10in in marching order, 70 rounds of ammunition and three days rations, two pouches, ammunition bag, water bottle, havresack,great coat, forage cap, valise, canteen and cover, great coat folded	Backs of two Privates 5ft6in and 5ft10in in marching order, with 70 rounds ammunition, two pouches, ammunition bag, water bottle, havresack, valise, canteen in cover, and greatcoat. Short man's coat 16in by 7in larger, 16in by 8in. Forage cap on great coat .

20. The canteen is only carried on the great coat when the valise is not worn and it is necessary to carry the canteen; it is usually carried on the valise.