Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1943 Dated Military Art that had been constructed across

that had been constructed across the southern coastline

and both CORBIN branded latches are fully functional

The medal awarded to combatants (the Frontkämpferkreuz) displayed a laurel wreath encircling a medallion

The battalion was assigned to Combat Command B

The lot is interesting

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1943 Dated Military Art that had been constructed acrossOriginal 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