Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms but this version is a

but this version is a commonly encountered pattern

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• Original small life preserver (a wood handled lead club)

symbol or initials  which we cannot identify

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms but this version is aOriginal 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