Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster 41-24577) of the 358th Bomb

41-24577) of the 358th Bomb Squadron

with a lot of the original silvering intact

This indicates it was manufactured by Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke

Red sighting aids date the compass to the late war period of 1943-1944

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster 41-24577) of the 358th BombOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice original German WWII Radio Signalman cowhide backpack, known as Fernsprechtornister (Telephone knapsack). The design is based on the M39 "Tornister," but it larger and with dual closure flaps. It also folds out somewhat like a medical back pack or field desk, so that the entire interior is accessible at once. These backpacks would contain the necessary equipment for the Signalman, such as cable