Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with Bakelite Cup and Leather Harness - dated 1940 Spanish American War possibly either because they were

possibly either because they were replaced or the numbers wore away

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 90+% of the original correct smooth blue-gray Luftwaffe fliegerblau (flyer's blue) used on early helmets

Robert Klaas is a well-known maker that was based in the Ohligs borough of Solingen

Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 10”Shoulder to sleeve: 24”Shoulder to shoulder: 20”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 16

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with Bakelite Cup and Leather Harness - dated 1940 Spanish American War possibly either because they wereOriginal 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