Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Price_over $990 and bestowal was discontinued in

and bestowal was discontinued in 1944

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

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

a CEP of about 270 metres (900 ft)

demilled barrel dated 9-18 (September 1918) together with a 20 round magazine

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Price_over $990 and bestowal was discontinued 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