Original Imperial German WWI Era Model 1887 Haversack Canvas “Bread Bag” Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Year of Manufacture: circa 1884

Year of Manufacture: circa 1884

The blade is 9 1/4” in length and the overall length of the knife is about 14 1/2”

There are minor moth nips present

Early boxes were copper-plated steel

it is ink stamped 55 for 55cm which is approximately a size 6 7/8 US

Original Imperial German WWI Era Model 1887 Haversack Canvas “Bread Bag” Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Year of Manufacture: circa 1884Original Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1887 and officially designated as a haversack this canvas pouch was designed for carrying rations, field cutlery utensils and personal items, and was most commonly referred to as the breadbag. This example is of wartime heavy canvas construction and is presented without any extensive damage other than the expected staining on such a light color canvas. There is oxidation present on all metal components