Original German WWII Heer Army 1938 Dated Heavy Burlap Ration Grain Sack - 44 1/2" x 28" Martini-Henry Parts indicating WW2 manufacture

indicating WW2 manufacture

The helmet still retains the original silvered interlocking ring chinstrap however the leather backing is now absent

the main body of this example looks to be made of a felt lined "vulcanfibre" type material

Original Item: This model was one of the most widely used optical rangefinders in the German Wehrmacht during WWII

Original German WWII Heer Army 1938 Dated Heavy Burlap Ration Grain Sack - 44 1/2" x 28" Martini-Henry Parts indicating WW2 manufactureOriginal Item. Only One Available. Made from heavy burlap cloth, this is a German WWII Issue Army Ration Grain Sack, measuring approximately 44 1 2"H x 28"W when flat. A steady supply of food was vital to any fighting force, and sacks were the preferred way of transporting grain, which has not changed much since WWII. The bag has a large stenciled Wehrmachtadler (Armed forces eagle), over a stencil identifying is correct usage and date of manufacture: