Original German WWII 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf "Meine Dienstzeit" Personal Photo Album - 202 Photos Martini-Henry Accessories The pack's comparatively small size

The pack's comparatively small size meant it could be worn higher on the back than the Lightweight Rucksack

and history

but may have had initials on it at one point

bottom hem

very common to find on early helmets

Original German WWII 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf "Meine Dienstzeit" Personal Photo Album - 202 Photos Martini-Henry Accessories The pack's comparatively small sizeOriginal Item: One of a kind set. The SS (Schutzstaffel 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf H. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAP and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied