WH (Luftwaffe) Rucksack (Lufwaffe backpack 1940)

During the war the early M34 and M39 Affe backpacks were found to be too expensive and time consuming to produce which resulted in the production of a wide variety of less expensive canvas construction combat rucksacks and backpacks. The rucksack is executed in bluish-grey, ‘heavy-duty’ cotton and has a rounded fold over top flap. The rucksack is complete with it's original leather carrying straps in good condition. The Rucksack is maker marked covered behind paper and dated.1940