H025394 MOUNTAIN TROOPER'S M31 COMBAT RUCKSACK. (Gebirgsjäger Rucksack M31) 

BACKGROUND: During WWII the German army fielded nine Mountain Divisions with an additional six Waffen SS Mountain Divisions. Generally speaking the Mountain Divisions were specially trained and equipped Infantry Divisions. Due to the nature of the terrain and the commonly colder climate that the Mountain Divisions were expected to serve in, special clothing, footwear and equipment was developed specifically for their use. Primarily the special equipment developed for the Mountain personnel consisted of winter warfare and mountain climbing related items, and included, skis, ski accessories, crampons, pitons, ice pick axes, snowshoes, snow goggles, rucksacks etc. etc.. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Coarsely woven, olive drab canvas construction Mountain Trooper’s M31 combat rucksack with leather, steel and alloy fittings. All complete and in superb condition. Maker marked and dated for 1937. Nice early pre-war example!

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $495.00

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