original ww2 russian backpack?

[Gabe]

Dear Members!
I would like to ask for your help in connection with this M36 Russian backpack. I don't see problems with it, but I would like to ask for your oppinions.

Regards
Gábor

[bourguignotte]

Hello Gabe

I do not see any problem neither
A very nice example for soldier

Maybe the two buckles missing to attach to the amunition pouch

Bruno

[Wesley's Dad]

Basically an original pack, but not without issues:

1) The shoulder straps are damaged/modified as well as incomplete (missing cartridge pouch hooks)

2) The vertical buckle strap just visible in the pack interior in Image #2 is not original to the pack, but is a replacement/repair. Looks reinforced on the backside with a small scrap of red plastic, so likely not a period repair

3) The center- bottom, rear belt hook is missing (but usually is 90% of the time) It fits under the leather loop on the back bottom and anchors to that single brass stud that is adjacent.