German WWII Rucksack Model 1941 African Militaria this was his fifth patent

this was his fifth patent

On page 60 this book states:

This is the original

Turned wood hilt with brass mounts

established in 1939

German WWII Rucksack Model 1941 African Militaria this was his fifth patentNew Made Item: Derived from the Model 1931 used by Mountain troops, the M41 Rucksack or Backpack also completely replaced the Tornister 39 in tropical zones. Because of its undoubted practicality and modernity, in 1944, it came to form part of the standard wehrmacht marching equipment until the end of the war. The rucksack had internal pockets for the cooking utensils, sewing kit, etc. The construction this reproduction is second to none. Correct