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

Part Original Item

and pocket flaps

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

Wyoming Territory

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