Original German WWII SS VT Tornister Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps and Partial Label - Dated 1939 British Edged Weapons Vietnam War era M-1 helmet

Vietnam War era M-1 helmet shells had a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called “bales” and a stainless steel rim

Major General Robert Beightler was one of only eleven generals who commanded their divisions for the entire war

The rear is clearly dated 1837

Inside is a complicated and fascinating tool-holding device painted with outlines of the tools that went in each clip

This is a very interesting example of the legendary Scottish Sgian-dubh (phonetic Skean Dhu)

Original German WWII SS VT Tornister Cowhide Backpack with Shoulder Straps and Partial Label - Dated 1939 British Edged Weapons Vietnam War era M-1 helmetOriginal Item. Only One Available. Cowhide covered rucksacks such as these were officially called Tornister (Knapsack), first designed in 1934, and were used throughout the German armed forces. This style and size was specifically used by the SS Verfgungstruppe (Disposal Force VT), which would go on to form the nucleus of the Infamous Waffen SS. The design of this pack was later changed in 1938 to have shoulder straps that interfaced with the pistol