BACKGROUND: The standard issue M31 haversack, commonly referred to as the "breadbag", was based on the M1887 haversack and was adopted by the Wehrmacht as well as a wide variety of uniformed and non-uniformed political and paramilitary organizations in 1931. The main variation in breadbags used by political and para-military personnel as opposed to Wehrmacht personnel was the color. The breadbag was designed to carry rations, eating utensils and other assorted personal items.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Olive drab, water repellent, canvas construction bread bag with leather, steel and alloy fittings. All buttons are present and the straps are complete. Shows the expected period use and wear. Two extra original buttons are included to restore the missing and replaced example.