Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq grooved hardwood handle just like

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

Functions but a little wonky

The large end has a sheet iron cover with an eye to take a body strap

and the rest worn to a gray patina

did not officially adopt a nickname for the division during the war

Original German WWII RAD Unit-Marked Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Walter Ducksch with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Iraq grooved hardwood handle just likeOriginal 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