Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Category_Martini-Henry Parts Authors include Peter Chamberlain

Authors include Peter Chamberlain

Belgium –ed)

The clasp was die-cast and made of either tombac or later zinc

Contracts immediately following 1863 called for the full name of the contractor to be placed upon the canteen

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Category_Martini-Henry Parts Authors include Peter ChamberlainOriginal 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