Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1943 Dated Military Art The German objective now became

The German objective now became one of defense

" (GySgt Dan Daly)

and the barrel is marked on the left side with serial number X 32344

The lot is interesting

The battalion was assigned to Combat Command B

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1943 Dated Military Art The German objective now becameOriginal 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