Original German Pre-WWII SA Marked Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps by Hans Deuter - Dated 1934 British Military Maps The badges on this example

The badges on this example look to be painted cast brass or zinc

After the Allied invasion of Sicily was launched on 10 July 1943

Period Vise marks on the breach are evident

To combat frozen pads in your helmet

Original German Pre-WWII SA Marked Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps by Hans Deuter - Dated 1934 British Military Maps The badges on this exampleOriginal Item. Only One Available. These cowhide covered rucksacks were known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 34 (developed in 1934) and this example comes complete with the correct shoulder straps. It looks to have all of the leather components still present, showing light to moderate wear from service. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these packs