Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated U.S. Flare Guns were found to be inadequate

were found to be inadequate

The Ludendorff Bridge was originally built during World War I as a means of moving troops and logistics west over the Rhine to reinforce the Western Front

On about 4 March 1942 the squadron withdrew to Melbourne

with the taking of Safi by the 3rd Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment standing as the first liberation of a city from Axis control in World War II

Condition of the rifle is very good

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated U.S. Flare Guns were found to be inadequateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Fantastic 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 color cotton