Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated Nepalese Cache Extras breechloaders to face evergrowing threats

breechloaders to face evergrowing threats from the east

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

The eagle carrying a Sword and a Scepter in either claw

It also still has a visible

It has a bayonet-type mount at the rear for attachment to the muzzle gland and is threaded at the front for the muzzle cone

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated Nepalese Cache Extras breechloaders to face evergrowing threatsOriginal 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