Original German WWII 1941 Dated Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Franz Brehme with Shoulder Straps Sharps Rifle the Commander of the O’Brien

the Commander of the O’Brien was William Outerbridge

and most of the "wear" is from storage and possible water exposure

when he registered his mark

The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy

Original German WWII 1941 Dated Tornister 34 Pony Fur Backpack by Franz Brehme with Shoulder Straps Sharps Rifle the Commander of the O’BrienOriginal Item. Only One Available. These cowhide covered rucksacks were known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 34 (developed in 1934) and this example comes complete with the correct shoulder straps. It looks to have all of the leather components still present, showing light to moderate wear from service. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these packs