Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1943 Antique Gun Parts This is a shell with

This is a shell with a great service worn look to it

Lieutenant Colonel Orr attempted an attack via the bottom part of Dochamps

The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross

there is a "slice" into the lower left receiver

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1943 Antique Gun Parts This is a shell withOriginal 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