Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq These were received as surplus

These were received as surplus out of Greece

Functions but a little wonky

to capture the Russian cannon in a hopeless blunder

so this is definitively a WWII produced example

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

Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq These were received as surplusOriginal 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