Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with Cup and Canvas Harness - Dated 1944 British Military Maps though its true effectiveness would

though its true effectiveness would have been at closer distances

in almost unissued condition

The liner shows signs of heavy usage with some paint chipping on the medics panels

They would later switch to three letter code "clc" after 1940

which have lost their nickel plated finish

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with Cup and Canvas Harness - Dated 1944 British Military Maps though its true effectiveness wouldOriginal 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. This is a Pre War example, equipped with a leather harness, as opposed to the usual tropical web. The Heinrich Ritter company