Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Scabbards & Sheaths Major General William C

Major General William C

Unlike the military version it remained in service with these groups long after the war

Later on 5 August

accused of violating laws meant to regulate press freedom

Most interestingly is that this set was captured by the U

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Scabbards & Sheaths Major General William COriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice original German WWII Radio Signalman cowhide backpack, known as Fernsprechtornister (Telephone knapsack). The design is based on the M39 "Tornister," but it larger and with dual closure flaps. It also folds out somewhat like a medical back pack or field desk, so that the entire interior is accessible at once. These backpacks would contain the necessary equipment for the Signalman, such as cable