Original Items: Only One Set Available. Here we have a great set of German WWII Heer Army field gear, representing a good portion of the standard load out for some soldiers. The main item in the set is a cowhide-covered rucksack was known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 39 (developed in 1939), which was developed from the earlier Model 34. Unlike the M34, the M39 does not have attached shoulder straps, and is instead intended to attach to the infantry Y-straps using the quick release clip rings that are fitted at the four corners of the knapsack, much like an A-Frame.

This example is in very good shape, and looks to have all of the leather and metal components still present. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these packs especially scarce on today's collector market. It retains virtually all of the fur on the cowhide cover and the leather is in very good service used condition on the pack.

It definitely does show wear however, and there is a hole worn through the left side, as well as another on the left interior flap near the middle securing strap, which is partly missing. It looks like something wore on that area for a long period of time. 

It still has an original RBNr. National Business Number marking on the leather top fitting on the rear, right of center:

0/0396/0027

The leather is still mostly supple, with just a bit of wear to the finish. The metal hardware shows some loss of the gray paint and oxidation. Measures approximately 12 1/2"H x 11 1/4"W x 4"D. There is a worn Heer green helmet strap / carry strap attached to the top of the pack.

The included German WWII Issue M31 Feldflasche (Field Bottle) aluminum canteen water bottle is in very nice condition. It comes complete with the felt cover, aluminum screw cap with rubber washer, and a somewhat worn leather harness with an aluminum clip. All of the components are marked with S.K.N., for Sörensen & Köster Aluminium-und-Metallwerke, Neumünster, a rare maker. Most parts are also dated with a 39 date. It is overall in very good condition.

A really nice field gear set as used by German soldiers in WW2. Ready to display!