Red Army backpack for privates and low rank commanders of RKKA, model 1938. Very good condition. The backpack was captured by German soldier during the war and used in his everyday combat life. Most probably he got it at the very beginning of the war. Both extra straps with hooks were cut off by the previous owner and that is widely seen on this type of backpacks, most probably that was done by Russian soldier due of their uselessness after new field equipment regulations were accepted in Red Army at the beginning of war. The leather parts are in soft condition, no any serious damage, just traces of use. Has German soldier name written by hand on the back side. Got from veteran's family in Germany.
Red Army backpack for privates and low rank commanders of RKKA, model 1938. Very good condition. The backpack was captured by German soldier during the war and used in his everyday combat life. Most probably he got it at the very beginning of the war. Both extra straps with hooks were cut off by the previous owner and that is widely seen on this type of backpacks, most probably that was done by Russian soldier due of their uselessness after new field equipment regulations were accepted in Red Army at the beginning of war. The leather parts are in soft condition, no any serious damage, just traces of use. Has German soldier name written by hand on the back side. Got from veteran's family in Germany.