Item Description
Original 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 color cotton web carrying harness and its leather strap around the neck. The harness is in good, worn condition but the leather strap around the neck is dried out and broken. The rear belt attachment buckle on the harness is painted in gray and is maker marked Patent / Ritter, while the front strap buckle has another HRE 42 marking for Ritter. Canteen features the correct aluminum core and an original aluminum cap, which still has the correct rubber seal. The back of the canteen is clearly marked:
D.R.G.M.
H.R.E. 41
D.R.P. angm.
The maker marking on this indicates manufacture by Heinrich Ritter of Esslingen in 1941. The other markings indicate that it is a registered design with the German trademark office.
Condition overall is very good, showing light use. The cotton web is in good shape with no fraying, and all the buckles are intact and work. This is a great and rare Afrika Korps canteen with cup. A fine addition to any collection.
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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