Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated Availability_Both The 25th NCB also landed

The 25th NCB also landed during the assault on Guam as the shore party to the 3rd Marine Regiment

blued border engraved trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage

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

The Zulu Assegai is a must for Victorian history buffs or collectors of the Martini-Henry rifle

Metal work is good and in a nice antique gray finish

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated Availability_Both The 25th NCB also landedOriginal 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