Original German WWII Early War Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter With Cup and Harness German SS XIX Corps also gained measure

XIX Corps also gained measure of distinction for being the first Federal unit to use a large number of colored troops in action

but it was refurbished for further used and stamped November 1961

While providing sea protection to the landing forces was a job of major importance

The metal alloy eye socket frames and snout on this later issue m30 are painted blue

We rarely see them this good

Original German WWII Early War Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter With Cup and Harness German SS XIX Corps also gained measureOriginal 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