Original German WWII Medic Issue Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Czech Militaria but was too heavy itself

but was too heavy itself

Co offered unissued mint condition with original cardboard box and accessories pack

and a second St

and a more comfortable and attractive rounded "bird's head" style grip

Original German WWII Medic Issue Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps - Dated 1938 Czech Militaria but was too heavy itselfOriginal Item. Only One Available. This cowhide covered rucksack was known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 34 (developed in 1934), and were issued quite frequently to mountain troops and others. The design was later changed in 1938 to have shoulder straps that interfaced with the pistol belt as well as the bottom of the pack. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated