Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness No Return It was manufactured by the

It was manufactured by the French arms company Hotchkiss et Cie

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The Kriegsmarine was involved in World War II from its outset

and Joseph Lantigne were taken POW

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Original German WWII 1943 Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen Marked HRE 43 with Steel Cup and Harness No Return It was manufactured by theOriginal 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