Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Bakelite Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1942 Dated German Holsters British officials designated the fierce

British officials designated the fierce Gurkhas as a "Martial Race"

as usually seen

Company E in the 10th Mountain Division and fought in both the Pacific Theater  and saw action in the Aleutians on Kiska Island and later in European Theater of Operations in Italy during WWII

The trigger pull also needs a bit of adjustment

Many parkas reverse from Splinter camouflage to white

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen With Bakelite Cup by Heinrich Ritter and Harness - 1942 Dated German Holsters British officials designated the fierceOriginal 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