Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms The internal rack offered in

The internal rack offered in good condition still has the correct original paint and intact carry handle

It was introduced by the German military in the 1890s and was widely used in Europe

Removing the dust cover reveals two cylindrical breech-bolts

Evergreen Drive

This example is marked on the lock plate with the model

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms The internal rack offered inOriginal Item. Only One Available. This cowhide covered rucksack was known as the Fernsprechtornister 3. The Fernsprechtornister was made with a canvas or cowhide cover flap. Packs 1, 2 and 3 were issued to the the Kleinerfernsprechtrupp or small phone squads. The squad consisted of 4 men a troop leader and 3 men with packs and associated equipment. This example of a wartime signalman's pack number 3 comes complete with internal frame and exterior