Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack and Tornister 34 Backpack - Dated 1937 * 1938 - 2 Packs MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly They were separated from the

They were separated from the regiment in March 1938 and redesignated I

and it really is a nice example

The leather has signs of wear but is also in good condition

Austria named George Strkaty purchased some of the items where they remained for nearly 30 years

but it was not yet operational when the US entered World War II

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack and Tornister 34 Backpack - Dated 1937 * 1938 - 2 Packs MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly They were separated from theOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. These cowhide covered rucksacks were known as the Tornister 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 today's collector market. The Items In This Lot: 1937 Dated Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprech Tornister: This is a