Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Multi Nation Flags Early prototypes

Early prototypes

The Leather & Wood construction is not included but available separately

There are still traces of the original cross-hatching in areas

A few of the fingers look to be torn through as well

This is great collector's item

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 Multi Nation Flags Early prototypesOriginal 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