Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated French Edged Weapons The Individual Equipment Belt was

The Individual Equipment Belt was manufactured with two types of weave

the German military quickly instituted a wide variety of tropical uniform and equipment items

but also Slovenes and others) fleeing their advance (the Bleiburg repatriations)

the actual Ammunition bed measures 68" X 36"

but does have No 3749 stamped twice

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1943 Dated French Edged Weapons The Individual Equipment Belt wasOriginal 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