Original German WWII M41 Luftwaffe Blue Tornister Backpack with Shoulder Straps French Edged Weapons was painted by Virginia-born artist

was painted by Virginia-born artist Bernard Perlin

There is some wear on the blade tip (kissaki) that has made the temper line impossible to see

The helmet is complete with liner and chinstrap

Design work on the AK-47 began in 1945

Original German WWII M41 Luftwaffe Blue Tornister Backpack with Shoulder Straps French Edged Weapons was painted by Virginia-born artistOriginal Item. Only One Available. Derived from the Model 1931 used by Mountain troops, the M41 Tornister (Knapsack) Backpack or Rucksack also completely replaced the Tornister 39 in tropical zones. Later in the war it became the standard pattern used by all parts of the Wehrmacht. This is a very nice example of the Luftwaffe version of the Tornister M41, in the correct blue color, with gray straps and buckles. These are very close to the Army Heer