Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated Availability_Both blued border engraved trigger-guard decorated

blued border engraved trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage

Metal work is good and in a nice antique gray finish

this set is in even better condition

except for a CROWN over ON proof mark on the lock plate just rear of the pan

The grip is turned hardwood and the hilt has a brass pommel

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated Availability_Both blued border engraved trigger-guard decoratedOriginal 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, 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 color cotton