Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter with Cup and Harness - 1941 & 1943 Dated U.S. Flags Throughout 1942

Throughout 1942

and there are some tiny nicks on the edge

It is also marked 41 COLT

Some bayonets were even made to fit Austrian Mannlichers and French and Belgian rifles that may have been pressed into service

including civilians

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter with Cup and Harness - 1941 & 1943 Dated U.S. Flags Throughout 1942Original 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