Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated Nepalese Cache Extras and pocket flaps

and pocket flaps

Captain Collins of the H

The side of the liner also bears a hand written name in red ink that appears to read Doug Delack

Wyoming Territory

The pommel and cross guard are fine solid nickel silver examples

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated Nepalese Cache Extras and pocket flapsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original German Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) laminated wood canteen (Tropen Feldflasche), often referred to as the "coconut" canteen, due to its unusual appearance. These are constructed of pressed laminated wood over an aluminum body, sometimes secured by rayon straps. The compressed wood laminate is in very good condition, with no major cracks or defects. Comes complete with the original DAK