A grey 80cm x 68cm duffle bag with a 43cm diameter, reinforced bottom has 9 reinforced stitched holes with a woven hemp rope passed through tied in a maritime-type knot. A hand painted design of a red life ring with the words "Linienschiff Elsass" to the perimeter. A 31cm wide section has been painted in white with the owners name "W. Borghers N. 3968S" to it.. There is a stamped mark inside "BAW", which refers to the quartermasters in Wilhelmshaven. A pair of straps and buckles are to the reverse so that it can be used as a knapsack/back pack. There is a flap made of the same canvas material sewn on the inside, and leather strengthening pieces sewn on the inside to help support the straps for the knapsack function.