Ww2 German back pack (tornister)?

[karatekutya]

Hi Guys!

Just found this backpack, what kind of backpack is this? Never shaw like this before, how it common?


Thank you

[reneblacky]

Appears to be a signals pack to me, minus the number (1-3) love the amount of fur on it!

[reneblacky]

Here's my rubbish one (still love it) No.3 with a replacement lock strap for comparison.

[kekel]

hello more information here : Fernmeldetornister - der-Fernmelder.de

[Neil Hever]

Good basic info posted above. The context is that these were issued to small phone squads or Kleinerfernsprechtrupp. The four man team had 3 numbered Tornisters with phone cable and tools. Often, as is in the case here, they are missing the internal shelves to house the 17.5 cm reels. I assume this was a post war modification to make them handy as a simple pack. They are not particularly rare (I have 7) but are interesting items nonetheless. If you wish more information please let me know. Neil