Original German WWII Foldable Cable Reel Backpack by Rich. Leppert K.G. with Wire Spool - dated 1939 Martini-Henry Parts The sword knot is present

The sword knot is present but in rather delicate condition

and the tang of the blade is signed (Mei) with the characters 兼 氏

S / NORFOLK

and there is a bit of light rust on the surface

the main body of the division concentrated south of Rennes for patrolling and reconnaissance activities

Original German WWII Foldable Cable Reel Backpack by Rich. Leppert K.G. with Wire Spool - dated 1939 Martini-Henry Parts The sword knot is presentOriginal Item. Only One Available. During the Second World War, radio was still a relatively new invention, and also was not really the most secure method of communication. Wired communication, either telegraph or telephone, was still very widely used on the for communication behind the front lines, which mean that large distances of wire had to be laid down relatively quickly. To make this easier and faster, the German military developed specialized