Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with 1945-Dated Cup and Canvas Harness NATION and in early 1945 renamed

and in early 1945 renamed again to 78th Volks-Sturm Division

There is also a screw through the front stock

The blued finish on the blade and handle is almost completely intact

Blade Length: 18"Blade Style: TriangularOverall length: 21“Scabbard Length: 18 3/8"

Overall this is a great chance to own wonderful condition rare variant of the Case "pig sticker" Knife

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with 1945-Dated Cup and Canvas Harness NATION and in early 1945 renamedOriginal 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 Heinrich Ritter company produced this before, during, and after the war, using different markings. The compressed wood