Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Category_Lock Assembly PROVIDENCE R

PROVIDENCE R

indicating final inspection in 1887

is a vital component of the mechanism

insignificant - particularly since it was supposed to be an entirely new design for the future long arm of the United States Army

but the Contract number indicates manufacture in 1944-1945

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister Category_Lock Assembly PROVIDENCE ROriginal 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