Original German WWII Pioneer Combat Engineer Assault Pack Pioniersturmgepäck - Central Pack Snider Rifles & Bayonets The rear of the shield

The rear of the shield would attach to the small fitting on the inside rear skirt of the helmet

Unfortunately we were unable to locate any service information

- Military Issue with Bakelite grip scales and steel scabbard

Offered in vintage condition

When the bomb was dropped

Original German WWII Pioneer Combat Engineer Assault Pack Pioniersturmgepäck - Central Pack Snider Rifles & Bayonets The rear of the shieldOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a German Pioneer assault pack, which was adopted by the German Army on March 27th, 1941. These pack assemblies consisted of a backpack hooked onto the standard belt support straps (Y straps) with two side pouches; to be worn in place of, or in addition to, ammunition pouches. This listing is for the central pack ONLY. The purpose of the Pioniersturmgepck was to allow Pioneer troops to carry