Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated U.S. Flare Guns with the taking of Safi

with the taking of Safi by the 3rd Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment standing as the first liberation of a city from Axis control in World War II

The Ludendorff Bridge was originally built during World War I as a means of moving troops and logistics west over the Rhine to reinforce the Western Front

Center of cap features a bronze Cherry Blossom over a Wreath with lovely patina which is the insignia for an officer in the Imperial Guard

the take-down ability functions perfectly

Condition of the rifle is very good

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen with Cup and Harness by Heinrich Ritter - 1942 Dated U.S. Flare Guns with the taking of SafiOriginal 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