Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1943 U.S. Uniforms 2d Ranger Battalion (Force A)

2d Ranger Battalion (Force A)

Also the black enamel finish is probably only 40% present

which is why there are trades of bright silver on the top of the guard

It was scary - they were Mongolians

339th Bomb Squadron which was stationed at Snetterton

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #3 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1943 U.S. Uniforms 2d Ranger Battalion (Force A)Original 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