Original German WWII Tornister M39 Cowhide Backpack with RBNr. Markings

Original Item: Only One Available. These cowhide-covered rucksacks were 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. These are often described as being covered with "pony fur", however research shows that this was just a nickname, and was never used on these. The German nickname for these packs was Affe, or ape.  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 s