Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster 41-24577) of the 358th Bomb

41-24577) of the 358th Bomb Squadron

resulting in the model 1867/89

though the locket is missing one of the staples that attaches to the leather body

where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish

there were some smaller companies making rifles under contract for specific states

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster 41-24577) of the 358th BombOriginal 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