Original Rare Imperial German WWI Regimentally Marked Model 07/13 Tornister Backpack - Dated 1917 French Field Equipment resulting in Allied defeat

resulting in Allied defeat

It has a steel buckle

which appear to have been cut off for some reason

with oxidation on the bright areas

Original Rare Imperial German WWI Regimentally Marked Model 07/13 Tornister Backpack - Dated 1917 French Field Equipment resulting in Allied defeatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service worn example of the very rare Imperial German WWI rucksack known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 07 13. Based on the original M85 86 version, the 07 13 was simplified to make it lighter. These packs were issued to every infantryman for carrying personal kit and rations. Throughout the war many variations were produced in Brown and Grey canvas, with and without Pony fur, and so forth. This