Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Price_over $990 As the war in Europe

As the war in Europe progressed bridges were frequently destroyed in front of the advancing Allies and the requirement for an amphibious version of the jeep arose

Brewer ASN 0-673311 was a pilot who flew a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt as well as a Consolidated B-24 Liberator as a member of the 99th Bombardment Group and participated in the PO VALLEY Campaign as well as the RHINELAND Campaign

When within 10 yards of his objective

This high carbon steel blade with oil rubbed wood grips comes complete in jungle green stiff canvas scabbard with belt loop

The Baltic Campaign

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Price_over $990 As the war in EuropeOriginal 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