Not as "good looking" as members Gwar and Rossi`s examples, but what is the issue with that big, bluish patch (not sure about the right English word to use)? Not seen that on other backpacks.
Stig
Original Reichsarbeitsdienst tornister?
Not as "good looking" as members Gwar and Rossi`s examples, but what is the issue with that big, bluish patch (not sure about the right English word to use)? Not seen that on other backpacks.
Stig
Hello,
Yes it is a Tornister 07/13 for the RAD. Produced in 1937 and accepted within the RAD in September 1937.
You have a nice name tag and even the Gau number stamp
Thanks
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Stig
Hello Stig, I was doing some research on Tornisters today and just saw this thread so forgive the late addition. Produced by L Stromeyer & Co, Konstanz
The blue square is a patch in my opinion with the piece of small leather that holds the strap going through to keep the inner flaps drawn when in use, the patch was probably done when the material around the leather may have been ripped or torn at some point. The Arbeitsmann was in the Gau XXIX Bayern-Ostmark, 2/294 could have been Furth ( Niederbayern ) or Aholffing ( Puchof ) according to my records and no honor mane was mentioned. Overall a very nice addition to any collection..G
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