Original German WWII 1942 Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Gas Mask Can Royal Air Force Company K was sent to

Company K was sent to join the infantry column and with it moved to the Umatilla Agency

It retains a very large percentage of its original Nickel Plating and was fitted with beautiful old Mother of Pearl grips

Two days later they were in their first combat

The octant comes in its wooden case

Mission #12 June 6

Original German WWII 1942 Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Gas Mask Can Royal Air Force Company K was sent toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This cowhide covered rucksack was known as the Tornister Model 34 (developed in 1934) and was later fitted with new style straps in 1939. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these packs especially scarce on todays collector market. This example of a wartime rucksack comes complete with the 1939 issue shoulder straps. It