Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness No Return The Kriegsmarine was involved in

The Kriegsmarine was involved in World War II from its outset

built into the breech block

It was manufactured by the French arms company Hotchkiss et Cie

Selected for more than 160 Top Ten lists

it is the real thing dating from the mid 19th century

Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness No Return The Kriegsmarine was involved inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Fantastic 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, usually 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 color web