WWII German AfrikaKorps Canteen -
The German Africa Corps, Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), was the German expeditionary force in Libya and Tunisia during the North African Campaign of World War II. The force was kept as a distinct formation and became the main German contribution to Panzer Army Africa which evolved into the German-Italian Panzer Army and Army Group Africa.
This page provides information on how to identify German WWII items. It also provides
data outlining the woth of the collectible over the years, including the present time.
The item featured here is a German tropical canteen. as issued during WWII to forces fighting in
North Africa.
The canteen has a wood-looking veneer. A canvis harness surrounds the body permitting it to be
carried. The cap is made of bakelite and is attached to a canvis strap. The main body has markings
built to one side. They read "DRGM H.R.E 43 RPangm 38". A heavy duty metal clip is attached to one
side.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German collectible worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
items in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Many German items are currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of the items. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of a german military collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other collectibles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German Collectibles
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
political, civil service, homefront and many more areas.
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