Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq The painting is signed ST

The painting is signed ST

These were received as surplus out of Greece

The large end has a sheet iron cover with an eye to take a body strap

grooved hardwood handle just like the original that took full advantage of the local resources

Functions but a little wonky

Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq The painting is signed STOriginal Item. Only One Available. These cowhide covered rucksacks were known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 34 (developed in 1934) and this unit marked example comes complete with the correct shoulder straps. It looks to have all of the leather components still present, showing light to moderate wear from service. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these