Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms these bandoliers were designed to

these bandoliers were designed to be used with both the three round and five round clips of both the 1886 LEBEL RIFLES and the later MANNLICHER BERTHER RIFLES

excellent condition in original case

but this version is a commonly encountered pattern

This example is marked on the lock plate with the model

symbol or initials  which we cannot identify

Original German WWII Signalman Cowhide Backpack Model 3 Dated 1940 - Fernsprechtornister U.S. Uniforms these bandoliers were designed toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This cowhide covered rucksack was known as the Fernsprechtornister 3. The Fernsprechtornister was made with a canvas or cowhide cover flap. Packs 1, 2 and 3 were issued to the the Kleinerfernsprechtrupp or small phone squads. The squad consisted of 4 men a troop leader and 3 men with packs and associated equipment. This example of a wartime signalman's pack number 3 comes complete with internal frame and exterior