Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness 21st Century as well as the founder

as well as the founder and owner of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company

Fully lined with classic cheesecloth material and plenty of wartime Japanese ink stamps with leather sweat band

Each is color and typically measures 26” x 34” but sizes vary

and the only ones to carry all the main armament forward of the superstructure

It is missing the top "rib" due to the nature of the replica receiver

Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness 21st Century as well as the founderOriginal 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