Period or postwar Rucksack / Backpack made of Zeltbahn and straps ?

**meyle77** · 01-29-2015, 02:25 PM

I found this rucksack / backpack made of Zeltbahn with straps. Is it period field-made of post-war made ?
Straps and material look period to me.

Any feedback is appreciated - thanks !

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-29-2015 02:25 PM

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**lebus12** · 01-29-2015, 02:56 PM

I think it's post war with WWII material,

**meyle77** · 01-29-2015, 10:07 PM

Thanks

**JPhilip** · 01-29-2015, 10:12 PM

Hello,
same opinion for me, postwar made with leftover materials
Thanks

**Neil Hever** · 01-29-2015, 11:16 PM

A lot of war time issue material must have been used after the war. With backpacks, I commonly see the shelves removed from the Fernsprechtornister (telephone pack). I assume this was done to make them more handy for carrying clothes and personal possessions. It certainly took some skill to make this pack and I agree that it is most likely post war. There is a chance it could have been made by a POW. I have seen POW made sacks and small bags made from Zeltbahn material. NH

**meyle77** · 01-30-2015, 01:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback - I found it interesting and price was low.
Will post better photos once I have it.

**Schachbrett** · 02-01-2015, 05:29 PM

It's hard to tell really with this things... If I had item like this, I would choose to believe that it's war made.... In my humble opinion.

**meyle77** · 02-01-2015, 05:37 PM

Thanks and here are some more photos.
All pieces used are period German made - gas mask straps with metal sliders, zeltbahn fabric and shoulder straps.

UV tested - nothing glows.