Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with 1945-Dated Cup and Canvas Harness NATION The Japanese Helmet:The Imperial Japanese

The Japanese Helmet:The Imperial Japanese Army was the official ground based armed force of Imperial Japan from 1871 to 1945

which was 1930

and in early 1945 renamed again to 78th Volks-Sturm Division

and rust deteriorated the leather

The blued finish on the blade and handle is almost completely intact

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Ritter with 1945-Dated Cup and Canvas Harness NATION The Japanese Helmet:The Imperial JapaneseOriginal 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. The Heinrich Ritter company produced this before, during, and after the war, using different markings. The compressed wood