Original German WWII Artillery Rucksack- Grade 3 Japanese Uniforms The view of red-coated soldiers

The view of red-coated soldiers wearing their white or tan Pith Helmets in the Zulu Wars are very poignant to many a historian

he went 107 days without having his boots off or changing clothes

In the correct black finish

Third Model pattern with bannister rail

Each rifle retains its original flip rear sights

Original German WWII Artillery Rucksack- Grade 3 Japanese Uniforms The view of red-coated soldiersOriginal Item: Purchased in Norway in 1987 this is the real thing! Straight from Military storage these are ORIGINAL German WW2 issue canvas and leather green Rucksacks specifically issued to German Artillery units. Well documented in "UNIFORMS & TRADITIONS OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1933 1945" by ANGOLIA and SCHLICHT, see page 90 for photographs and script. Adopted on 21st February 1940 by General order # HM 40, No. 298 we have one original crate straight