Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster Interior surface of the crown

Interior surface of the crown and cap feature a fine

there were some smaller companies making rifles under contract for specific states

The front of the case is also marked 29064-Phila-45-03 along with Radio Receiver R-100/URR

The "Lightning" was the favored personal weapon of famous Manchester (UK) Victorian detective and then head of CID

This indicates it was manufactured by Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke

Original German WWII Radio Signalman #2 Fernsprechtornister Cowhide Backpack - Dated 1940 French Holster Interior surface of the crownOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice original German WWII Radio Signalman cowhide backpack, known as Fernsprechtornister (Telephone knapsack). The design is based on the M39 "Tornister," but it larger and with dual closure flaps. It also folds out somewhat like a medical back pack or field desk, so that the entire interior is accessible at once. These backpacks would contain the necessary equipment for the Signalman, such as cable