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

A boatswain's call pipe or bosun's whistle

P=80" wheelbase

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

requested that a WAC detachment be assigned to his headquarters

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